Ricky Wayne Burgess

Ricky Wayne Burgess

Ricky Burgess Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2013.
Ricky Wayne Burgess SALTVILLE, Va. Ricky Wayne Burgess, age 54, passed away on Feb. 2, 2013, at his home. He was preceded in death by his father Edd "Daddy" Burgess; and a nephew, Wade Boardwine. He was a member of the Union Methodist Church. Survivors included his mother, Eunice "Mommy" Burgess; sister, Ann Boardwine and husband, Dean, of Saltville; brothers, Charles Burgess and wife, Alice, of Pulaski, Va., John Burgess and wife, Patty, of Saltville, Curtis Burgess and wife, Debbie, of Saltville and David Burgess and best friend, Shirley Keesee, of Marion, Va.; nieces, Regina Counts and husband, Chris, of Bristol, Va., Tammy Rolen and husband, Eric, of Saltville, Heather Williams and husband, Curtis, of Chilhowie, Va., and Brandy Fletchen and husband, Brandon, of Pulaski; nephews, John Burgess and wife, Lori, of Chilhowie, Michael Burgess and wife, Jennifer, of Saltville, Ashley, Scott and Christopher Burgess of Pulaski and Justin Burgess and girlfriend, Shylan, of Saltville; and great-nieces and nephews, Tucker, Madison, Willow, Chelsey, Skylar, Tina and Katie. Funeral services for Ricky Burgess will be conducted at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donnie Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Graveside services will be conducted in the Elizabeth Cemetery on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be John Burgess Sr., John Burgess Jr., Charles Burgess, Michael Burgess, Justin Burgess and Chris Counts. Honorary pallbearers will be Doug McVey, Locke McVey, Bryant McVey, Charles Keith and Dean Boardwine. Online condolences may be sent to: drhendersonfuneralhome.com D.R. Henderson funeral home in Saltville is serving the Burgess family.

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February 5, 2013

We are sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with all of you.

Tim Taylor and Claudine Pierson

Jane Poore

February 5, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you.God bless

Peggy DeBord

February 5, 2013

Ricky is resting in the arms of Jesus|
So sorry for you lost but heaven gained an angel

February 4, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Ricky's passing, our prayers and thoughts with all of you.

Simon & Peg

Tonya Doane Trail

February 4, 2013

im so sorry to hear about rickys passing praying for you and your family

Heather Street

February 4, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. May God bring you peace and comfort...

Terry & Susan Sanders

February 4, 2013

So so sorry to hear about Ricky. He was such a sweet and happy soul. You are in our prayers. God is with you.

Tina Hunt

February 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of Ricky's passing you all will be in my prayers and I pray that God will wrap each of you in his loving arms and give you strength in the days ahead .

scott all the roop family

February 3, 2013

all our hearts go out to you!

Beth Slate-Little

February 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of Ricky's passing. I have many great memories of spending time with all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rick & Nina Call

February 3, 2013

We were so sad to hear about Ricky. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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