Gregory Don Burnett

Gregory Don Burnett, 55, 0f Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026, at his home. He was born in Chattanooga on October 27, 1971, to the late Samuel Don Burnett and Patricia Ann Hinshaw. After graduating from Tyner High School, he went on to get his degree in auto body repair from Chattanooga State. He had an extensive career in the automotive industry from detailing and selling cars to running his own chemical business. Greg loved cheering on his Georgia Bulldogs every Saturday. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing. He was an avid mama’s boy and worshipped the ground his sons walked on. He loved the game of baseball and coaching his sons. You could find him at the ball field or waxing his Camaro, and if he wasn’t there, you would find him with his best friend, Doug, drinking a beer and sitting by the fire.

In addition to his parents, Greg, was preceded in death by his granny, Lorena Turner.

He is survived by his sons, Logan Gregory (Camrin) Burnett and Austin Tyler Burnett; grandchildren, Lincoln Burnett and Stella Burnett; sisters, Kim (Stan) Henry and Jill (Patrick) Mordensky; nephew, Caden Henry; best friend, Doug (April) Stafford; and dear friends, Brian Saunders, Gawain Code, and George Addison.

The family will receive friends from 11:00AM to 2:00PM on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Companion Funeral Home located at 6018 John Douglass Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421. A Celebration of Greg’s Life will begin at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Companion Funeral Home.