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OBITUARY Burgess, Edgar
Passed away Oct. 21, 2008 at the age of 87. He was born April 3, 1921 in
Farmers Branch, TX and continued to reside in Farmers Branch. He is preceded in
death by his parents Jesse and Flora Dennis Burgess, wife of Lois, Brothers J.
C., Ray, and Wilmer Burgess also sister Lola Rasberry. Survived by daughters
Judy Abbott, her husband Bob, her sons Aaron & David, Jill Burgess, and Jan
Whaley and her husband Harry; her children LaDonna, Donald, Janella & Wesley.
Many nieces and nephews, cousins from both Burgess & Dennis families. A veteran
of WWII, he was a signal corp operator for the U.S. Army Air Corps. A member of
VFW Post 8923. He retired after 33 years as a chief rate clerk for TX & Pacific
Railway Co. Edgar was a longtime member of Webb Chapel United Methodist Church
of Farmers Branch, where he and his wife Lois raised their girls. For many years
they served as youth ministers and were affectionately known and Mr. & Mrs. "B".
Edgar loved the friendship and support of his church family. He was an avid
gardener after retirement and loved sharing his harvest with others. Celebration
of Life Fri. Oct. 24, 2008 11am at Webb Chapel United Methodist Church of
Farmers Branch with Rev. Joyce Cravens officiating. Interment in
Hilltop
Memorial Park.
North Dallas Funeral Home
The Dallas Morning News - Friday, October 24, 2008
Submitted by Harold
& Betty Lou (Stanley) Dennis |
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