Charles Edwin “Buck” Burkett, 60, of Great Mills, MD and formerly of Martinsville, IN, passed away on April 30, 2018 at his residence.

Born September 7, 1957 in Martinsville, IN, he was the son of the late Charles Ira Burkett and Janet Burkett. Charlie graduated from Martinsville Senior High School in 1975. He served in the United States Army from 1976 until 1988. Charlie received the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and three Army Good Conduct Medals during his enlistment.

Charlie is survived by his domestic partner of thirty one years, Bobbie Carter; his children, Jason Burkett and his wife Shelley, of GA, Jaime Burkett of GA, Jami Valentine and her husband John, of MD and Charlie Carter (Darlynn) of NC; his siblings, Kathy Burkett of GA, David Burkett of IN, and Leeann Chandler of IN; and seven grandchildren.