From the "Wills Point Chronicle" November 20, 1913:

UNCLE CAL BURNETT, PIONEER CITIZEN, PASSES TO REWARD

	Mr. P. C. Burnett, better known as Uncle Cal Burnett, died at the home of his son, J. H. Burnett, at 
Big Springs last Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, 1913, at 10:30 o'clock, at the age of 83 years, seven months and 
seven days.  The remains were brought to Wills Point Thursday morning and carried to the Presbyterian church, U.S.A., 
where funeral services were conducted at 1 o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. H. P. Davis of the Baptist church and Rev. 
Wm. Dawson of the Presbyterian church, U.S.A., who paid a glowing tribute to the life and character of Uncle Cal.  After 
the religious services the local Masonic lodge, of which the deceased was an honored member, took charge of the remains 
and escorted them to White Rose cemetery where they were interred with the beautiful and impressive Masonic burial 
service.  A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended both the funeral service at the church and the burial
service at the grave, and the floral offerings were beautiful and profuse.
	The pall bearers were John R. Scott, R. W. Garrett, F. G. Hestand, Arthur McFarland, Ed Gottlick and 
Frank Martin.
	Uncle Cal Burnett was born in Knox county, Tenn., April 7, 1830.  He moved to Harrison county, Texas, 
when about eight years of age, living there with his parents until Dec. 13, 1851, when he was married to Miss Susan A. 
Hill.  Mr. and Mrs. Burnett moved to Van Zandt county in 1852, settling in the Rocky Point community, where they 
resided together until the death of the latter on December 24, 1912.  About two months ago Uncle Cal went to Big 
Springs to visit his son and his health gradually declined until the hour of dissolution came.
	Uncle Cal Burnett united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church in early life at Cedar Grove and has since
 lived a consistent Christian life.
	The deceased is survived by three brothers, Jim Burnett of Stephenville, Tex., Allen Burnett of Dublin, Tex., 
and Marion Burnett of Brownfield, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Delia Blackstock of Dublin, Tex.; nine children, Sam Burnett, 
Mrs. A. E. Wilson, Press Burnett, Mrs. M. E. Dean, Mrs. C. H. Roberts, and Lum Burnett of this county, Mrs. R. A. W
ilson of Longview, J. H. Burnett of Big Springs, and Mrs. Ed Matthews of Dallas; fifty-eight grandchildren and fifty-seven
great grandchildren.
	The Chronicle joins the many friends of the family in extending condolence to the bereaved relatives.

		His Life and Character..
	"Uncle Cal" was one of the few men found in every community who by their sterling integrity and uprightness 
of character leave an impress for good upon the community that is everlasting.  His was the simple life of a God-fearing, 
righteous-loving man.  He sought not after the vain pomp and spendor of earthly ambition, but he sought to be faithful in 
the things that God had entrusted to him.
	He obeyed the command, "Remember they Creator in the days of thy youth," and yielding himself to the 
guidance of the Divine hand he reached a ripe old age full of honor and blessing.  When such a man passes to his reward 
there is no chilling doubts, nor vain regrets, for as an infant falls asleep on its mother's breast he fell into sweet repose in the 
arms of his Savior whom he had loved and served so long.
	A few months ago, Uncle Call followed the remains of his beloved and faithful companion to their last resting 
place and it was then apparent to all who watched his feeble, tottering steps that it would not be long until he should join 
her in that world of bliss beyond this vale of tears.  There in God's good time shall these two saints enjoy through eternity 
the rich and abundant fruit of their lives here of sacrifice, service and love.  Blessed hope, sowing with tears here, reaping 
with rejoicing there.  Laboring in sorrow here, resting in joy there.  Passing through trials and tribulations from the cradle to 
the grave here; passing from grave to the joy and bliss of an endless life there.  And all through the riches of God's grace in 
Jesus Christ our Lord.
	Let us close this feeble tribute with thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father for the gift to us of those noble 
characters that inspire us to nobler purposes, purer lives and higher ends __or; and let us pray that we who are left behind 
may have the same grace that saved them and made them a blessing to us, that our lives may be rounded out so beautifully 
and peacefully as theirs.  Sincerely, H. P. DAVIS



and a separate article:

	J. H. Burnett and children of Big Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Matthews and daughter, Miss Callie, of Dallas, 
and John Garner, Mr. and Mrs. Ja___ Reese, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Wilson, and Mrs. Ella Ray of Longview were here 
last week to attend the funeral of Uncle Cal Burnett, which occurred at White Rose cemetery Thursday afternoon.