Please enter a minimum of 2 characters to search.
WEST COLUMBIA: Funeral services for Burley Burgess, Jr., 78, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2013, at West Side Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Clint Lawyer. Interment will follow at Celestial Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Side Baptist Church, 2100 Platt Springs Road, West Columbia, SC 29169 or to Mt. Ebal Baptist Church, 5 Lion Loop, Batesburg, SC 29006. Mr. Burgess passed away Friday, March 8, 2013. Born in Lexington County, SC, he was a son of the late Burley Burgess, Sr., and Daisy Fox Burgess. He worked at Kline Iron and Steel for 47 years. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Rebecca "Becky" Gunter Burgess of West Columbia; daughter, Angela "Angie" Mack and husband Hanley of Batesburg; son, Craig Burgess and wife Julie of West Columbia; sisters, Eloise Hall of Batesburg, and Betty Garrett of Goodlettsville, TN; two grand dogs and four grand cats.
Donations
Honor Burley Burgess's memory by donating to a cause they cared about. Powered by Pledge, every donation counts. Click here to see their names and join this growing community of supporters
We Entrusted Burley Burgess's Care To
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Greenlawn Memorial Park is one of Columbia's most historic perpetual care cemeteries. This gorgeous setting combines serenity, natural beauty, and diligent care for generations of families. North Lake, located in the center of our park, offers a water feature and is the site of many local events, including an annual Easter sunrise service, a Greenlawn tradition for over 50 years. The park also has a veteran's section, private family estates, a columbarium with niches for cremated remains, and an incredible granite mausoleum....
Learn moreTributes
Share a favorite memory, send condolences, and honor Burley’s life with a heartfelt message.
Posting as
Guest
Not sure what to say?
Answer a question
Customize Cookie Preferences
We use cookies to enhance browsing experience serve personalized ads or content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking 'Accept All', you consent to our use of cookies. Learn more on our Privacy Page