Derrell Edward Burgess

1926 - 2017

Derrell Edward Burgess obituary, 1926-2017, Southlake, TX

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

5725 Colleyville Blvd

Colleyville, Texas

Derrell Burgess Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2017.

Derrell Edward Burgess of Southlake passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was 91 years of age. Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2016 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Lonesome Dove Baptist Church in Southlake, Texas.





Derrell was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy, stationed in the South Pacific. He was a founding member of the VFW Post 10454 in Grapevine, TX.



After retiring from 25 years of service as an electrician and Head of Traffic for the City of Arlington. He continued to serve his community working in his field helping anyone in need.



Derrell was preceded in death by wife of 53 years Martha Jo Burgess, parents Glen and Edna Burgess of Southlake, brothers Elwyn, Orville, Delbert Burgess and sister Mildred McCord, son Robert Stapleton and grandson Jason Patterson.



Survived by brothers Junior Burgess and wife Alice of Southlake, Leon Burgess of East Texas. Children Janna Robinson and husband Bill, Eddie Sanders and wife Brenda, James Stapleton, Sr., Mary Jo Wood and husband Ben, Shirley Foster, Ronnie Stapleton, Tim Burgess, Robbie Burgess and wife Jennifer, Karyn Smalley and husband Jake, Becky and Beth Anderson, beloved companion and sidekick Trigger, 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren, numerous extended family and friends.

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April 30, 2017

Deana Burgess

Proud to have called you Poppy! A constant staple in my life growing up. Always there whenever I needed anything. You will be missed dearly.

April 25, 2017

Kevin Graves

Our Deepest Condolences to you guys, thoughts and prayers.

April 25, 2017

Jake Stapleton

Posted by Jake Stapleton

April 25, 2017

Jake Stapleton

Love you grandpa Poppy. I will miss you

April 24, 2017

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April 24, 2017

My sincere condolences to the Burgess family for the loss of their loved one, may God strengthen you all during this difficult time and may you find comfort through his son Jesus Christ's words found in John 6:40.

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Apr

25

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034

Apr

26

Funeral

2:00 p.m.

Lonesome Dove Baptist Church

Southlake, TX 76034

Funeral services provided by:

Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home & Memorial Park

5725 Colleyville Blvd, Colleyville, TX 76034

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