Jesse Edward Burnette, 83, of Johnston, SC, entered into peaceful rest, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Mr. Burnette was born November 7,1938, in Johnston, SC, to Jesse and Estelle Burnette. He was a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church, North Augusta, SC where he belonged to the Sunshine Sunday school class. Mr. Burnette is preceded in death by Jesse C. Burnette, father, Estelle Burnette, mother, Albert Burnette, brother, Lena Militano, sister, and Nell Demby, sister. He is survived by Betty Taylor, sister, Betty Ann Burrell, niece, Vincent Militano, nephew, Paulette Bledsoe, niece (John), Jeannee Buzhardt, niece (Johnnie), Brenda Caddell, niece (Eddie), Lynnette Taylor, niece, Harry (Chip) A. Taylor, Jr., nephew, Marrisa Militano, great niece, Breanna Militano, great niece, Wendy Bledsoe Kohler, great niece, John Bledsoe, great nephew, Lee Doolittle, great nephew, Trenton Givens, great nephew, Idalis Taylor, great niece and Harrison Taylor, Great nephew. Condolences may be sent to 897 Murrah Forest Drive, North Augusta, SC 29860. Graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Ebenezer Cemetery, Wise St. Trenton, SC 29847. The family suggest that memorials may be made to Johnston First Baptist Church 700 Church St. Johnston, SC 29832, or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Mercantile Funeral Home Johnston Chapel. Please share a memory or photo at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com