John F. Burgess Sr.

1933 - 2015

John F. Burgess Sr. obituary, 1933-2015, Saint Albans, WV

BORN

1933

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Tyler Mountain Funeral Home

5233 Rocky Fork Road

Cross Lanes, West Virginia

John Burgess Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2015.

John Franklin Burgess, Sr., 81, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 following a short illness. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 29, 1933 to the late Grady and Eva Burgess.



John was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High in Charleston and attended West Virginia State College. Following his education he enlisted in the United States Navy.



He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth, of fifty seven years and his youngest son, John Jr., John was also proceeded in death by his brothers Donald, Bob and Larry. Also, sisters Linda Webb and Betty. John is survived by brother Conrad Burgess. Surviving daughters are Cindy Harper of Matthews, North Carolina, Julie Barthelmess of Logan, West Virginia and son-n-law, (considered a son), Michael Harper of Matthews, North Carolina.



John also had four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. All of whom he loved and adored.



Even though they are not listed as family members it must be said that Bob and Pat Weiford have been lifelong friends and have remained loving, faithful friends, and loyal to the end.



The family will receive friends from 11:00am- 1:00pm for visitation Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Rd. Cross Lanes, WV 25313 . The service will immediately follow the visitation at 1:00pm. Interment will be in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.



In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church (424 Cross Lanes Drive, Nitro, West Virginia 25143).



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April 4, 2015

Jane Weiford Sneed

Julie and Cindy.....so many memories of our families' times together. Hugs to you all. Love you!!

April 3, 2015

Kelly Parkins

Julie and Cindy thinking of you both. You and your families are in our prayers. So sorry for you loss.

Kelly Parkins (Monty)

April 3, 2015

Darla Webb

Prayers for you and your family. Hold tight to the memories.

April 3, 2015

Erin Turner

Julie you and your family are in our prayers. If there is anything we can do just let us know.

April 3, 2015

Karen Hoffman

Prayers for Peace & Comfort to the Family at their time of loss;I have many great memories of our Families times together with Union Carbide in Puerto Rico during the early 1970's....
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