Charles Dale Burchett
August 2, 1936 ~ September 13, 2024
Charles Dale Burchett died September 13, 2024 at the age of 88 after a brief illness. Dale was the elder son of Burgess and Birdie Burchett.
Dale was born and reared on a small mountain farm in Gulnare, Kentucky in Pike County.
Dale attended college at the University of Kentucky before serving for two years in the United States Army in Alaska. After military service, he attended the University of Kentucky College of Law. While there, he was on the school’s 1959 moot court team which advanced to the national finals. After graduation and admission to the Kentucky bar in 1960, he settled in Glasgow, Kentucky. He was elected to serve as Glasgow City Court Judge beginning in 1966 and Barren County Judge in 1970 for two terms before becoming Barren County’s first Judge-Executive in 1978.
He also established a private law practice in 1969, dedicated to serving underprivileged members of the community by offering crucial representation before administrative agencies. For 55 years, his commitment to justice and advocacy shaped the lives of many and his legacy endures though the family law firm, which continues to uphold his vision of providing essential legal services on a regional basis. He will be remembered for his compassion, dedication, and the profound impact he made on countless lives.
Dale is survived by his wife of 62 years, Genette Jones formerly of Cumberland County; his 3 children, Mary Genice (Bryan Bower), Charles Richard, and Stephen Dale (Ashley) of Frankfort; his 6 grandchildren, Kylie and Audrey Burchett, Jackson and Nick Bower, and Leanne and Kate Burchett; his sister, Phyllis Coe; and his brother, Ron (Beth) of Pike County.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Glasgow. Visitation will be Friday, September 20, 2024 at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home in Glasgow from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday at the church beginning at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a memorial donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Glasgow or to a charity of your choice.
Our deepest condolences to the family. Prayers and love.
.So sorry for your loss.My heart and prayers go out to all the family.Genette,my thoughts , prayers will be with you during this difficult time.Thought a lot of those grandchildren I got to see a lot while working next door.Glad to have gotten to know Mary and your sweet family.God Bless.
So sorry. Sending love, hugs and prayers.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all at such a difficult time.