James Aaron Burditt III, 74, of Rio Medina, Texas passed away on November 16, 2021. James was born September 30, 1947 in Hartford, Connecticut to James Aaron Burditt Jr. and Marie Hudson Burditt.

On February 25, 1965, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He married Carol Ann LeTourneau on June 23, 1966 in Connecticut. Four days later, they moved to Pensacola, Florida, where James was stationed at the time.

James made a life of the military, proudly serving for twenty-four years, retiring March 31, 1989 as an Avionics Master Chief. During his career, he traveled the world aboard carriers including the USS Forrestal during Vietnam (a survivor of the infamous fire) and the USS Nimitz (sailing on its maiden voyage and a plank owner). His family followed him across many cities – Jacksonville, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Meridian, Mississippi; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and to other countries - Atsugi, Japan.

James was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Walter; and his wife, Carol in 2012.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia Wheeler of Georgia; his daughter Kimberly (Brandon) Guebard of Rio Medina, Texas; his son, Robert Burditt of Jacksonville, Florida; his grandson, Cameron Guebard, and his granddaughter, Kelcy Guebard.

A Graveside Service at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors will be scheduled over the next couple weeks.

Fair Winds and Following Seas –

For those who knew him well – A chief is always right.  He may be misinformed, inexact, bullheaded, fickle, ignorant, even abnormally stupid, but NEVER WRONG.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com