William Doyle Burnett of Des Arc, passed away on Friday, August 16th at the age of 74, with all his family by his side.  Doyle was born in Des Arc on September 4, 1949. He was one of five children born to Emmett and Gertrude (Bacon) Burnett.  Doyle attended the Des Arc Schools and became a 1967 graduate of Des Arc.

In May 1969, Doyle married his wife of 55 years, Judy (Walters) Burnett.  Together they made their home in the farming community of Des Arc. During the early years of marriage, the young couple was blessed with one son, Darren.

For a short period, Doyle was manager of the U.S. Steel Chemical and Fertilizer Company of Des Arc, then he returned to farming.

As Darren grew, he and his dad, Doyle, farmed row crops together, rice, beans and wheat for 50 plus years, until recently when Doyle retired.

The most important treasures of his life were Judy, his son, his granddaughter, Macy, and his three great grandchildren, Everleigh, Beckham and Reece.

After retirement you could always find him watching old western movies, mostly Gunsmoke and NFL Cowboys.

Doyle is survived by his wife, Judy, son Darren Burnett (Kimberly), grandchildren, sisters Freida Evans (Steve), and Deloris Tulp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bobby Jack Burnett, Ted Burnett, Forrest Eddins, and Carroll Eddins.