Burnette, Charles Wayman

Charles “Wayman” Burnette, 86, of Floyd passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Hava Burnette; son, Terry Burnette; granddaughter-in-law, Wendy Burnette; siblings, Ronald Burnette, Donald Burnette, Mildred Goad, Loraine Reece, Larry Burnette.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Hilda Burnette; son, Charles A. Burnette (Rita); grandchildren, Charlie Burnette, Sam Burnette (Kadi), Josh Burnette, Megan Hash (Tyrone), Aaron Creed (Lauran); great-grandchildren, Remi Burnette, Jayden Franklin, Jaxon Burnette, Hailey Burnette, Tyler Burnette, Justus Hash, Vivian Hash, Violet Creed; and several nieces and nephews.

Wayman was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His happy place was his workshop where he spent many hours. Ice Cream was one of his favorite things and you could find him with a bowl, before bed every night.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Beaver Creek church with Pastor Marvin Wade and Pastor Ricky Burnette officiating. Interment will follow in the Beaver Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Beaver Creek Cemetery, c/o Brenda Hylton, 200 Wills Ridge Rd. NW, Floyd, VA 24091.