M.L. Burt

Obituary For M.L. Burt

M.L. Burt was born on July 31, 1945 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. He was the third of twelve children born. ML was born to Haywood and Beatrice Burt and accepted Christ at an early age. He knew and loved the Lord. M.L. started his early education in Kosciusko Mississippi. In December 1960, the family moved to California where he continued his formal education at Freemont High School.

M.L. began working at an early age as a Masonry Construction Worker. M.L. remained a construction worker for 60 years. M.L. was a hard worker and even on days when he couldn't do the work he was good at giving orders to ensure the job was still completed.

In 1966 M.L. met Frances and the happy couple were married in 1975. Frances was the love of his life. He worked hard to provide for his family and he did his best to ensure she was happy. They displayed a love for each other that words can't describe.

M.L. loved reminiscing about the good ol' days. He would joke often and most of time he would laugh at his own jokes. M.L. loved to dance around the house with his family and sometimes by himself. His dance moves made him the life of every party. M.L. favorite food to eat was Collard greens, pig feet, neck bones, and cornbread. ML lived a great life.

M.L. was called home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2021 around 11:00 pm. He is preceded in death by his parents Haywood and Beatrice Burt; three siblings, Robert Ray Burt, William Earl Burt and Shirley Ann Dorsey; two children Derrick Burt and Anthony Saulsberry.

M.L. leaves to cherish his memories, a beautiful wife, Frances Carolyn Burt; children: Yolanda Burt, ML Defonte Burt, Antoinette (Harold), Andre Saulsberry (Marcie), Emanuel, Tasha, Elijah, and Daniel Burt; daughter-in-law Keina; God-daughter Mya Bates; eight siblings: Dorothy Mallett (Lloyd) of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Mary Robinson, Jackie Whitson, Myra Mitchell (Michael), Carl Burt (Ester), Michael Burt (Shirley) and Sylvia Burt of Oklahoma; sister-in-law Edna Burt; one aunt Virgil Burt; 13 grandchildren: Ikedra, Kamia (Milton), Andre Jr. (Ashley) Derenique, Keith, Jeron, Brandi (Ernest), Paris, Derrion, D'anthony, Tyler, Dylan and Carter; 17 great-grandchildren: Jaylen, Tray, Justin, Kylee, Jayden, Jordan, Kali, Khai, Keith III, Kamile, Jayce, Jaya, Riley, Noah, one unborn baby, Maison and S.L.; 48 nieces and nephews and a host of great niece, great nephews, cousins and friends.

PLACE OF GRAVESIDE: Bullock Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

DATE OF GRAVESIDE: Friday 5/07/2021 at 2:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: Bullock Cemetery, Kosciusko, MS

VIEWING: Friday 5/07/2021 at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.