Travis Lee Burkett

Travis Lee Burkett, 41, of Princeton, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 in Evansville. He was born April 6, 1981 in Princeton to Gary and Lisa (Shacklett) Burkett.  He had been a Section Foreman/Supervisor in the coal mine and most recently worked with Whitledge Tree Service.

Travis is survived by his parents, Gary and Lisa; daughters, Chloe Leigh Burkett, Kynley Brittan Burkett and Kortlyn Bionca Burkett; brothers, Chris Burkett (Laura) and Andy Burkett (Amber); maternal grandparents, Patricia Leclercq (Earl) of Terre Haute; nieces, Ava Burkett, Aly Burkett and Leighton Burkett; and nephew Riken Burkett.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Cynthia Slater and Billy Burkett; maternal grandfather, Alvis Shacklett; and niece, Brylee Burkett.

A funeral service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Jonathan Ryser officiating. Burial will follow at Columbia White Church in Princeton. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 pm on Wednesday, December 7th at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given towards a scholarship through Dollars for Scholars for the trades at Princeton Community High School. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Condolences may be offered at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Burkett family.

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