Robert "Buck" Burnett

Robert "Buck"  Burnett-Mr. Robert “Buck” Burnett 42, of Youngstown, departed this life on Monday, April 27, 2020. 

Robert was born May 6, 1977 in Youngstown a son to Rebecca Marie Griffin and Robert Harlan Burnett.  Buck attended East High School and proudly received his high school diploma. He loved spending time with his family and was a San Francisco 49ers fan though he watched and enjoyed discussing all sports. Buck also loved being by the water and was an avid swimmer. He was a very inquisitive person and enjoyed conversations about deep and important topics.  He was the best listener.  His penmanship was impeccable as was his flair for fashion.  A myriad of friends and family have shared loving memories of his kindness and forgiving spirit.  He was truly a lover of all people. 


He leaves to cherish his life and legacy his doting parents, mother Rebecca Griffin and father Robert (Gladys) Burnett, his siblings Paul (Boo) Griffin, Dwyane Michael Talley, Phillip James (PJ) Davis, James Smart, Janelle (Matt) Toni and Evelyn Burnett; his Aunts Audrey Griffin, Sharon Mays, Cynthia Burnett; Uncles Dennis Griffin, Robert Griffin, William Allen, Arnold Burnett and Cornelius Wynn; nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. 


He was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Marquise (Tony) Talley and grandparents Mary Griffin, Irie Davis and James and Evelyn Burnett.


 Due to COVID-19, a private viewing will be held for the immediate family.



The F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. has been granted the honor to serve the family.