HAS A DEATH OCCURRED? WE ARE AVAILABLE 24/7 CALL: (863) 658-4567 LIVE CHAT
Tribute Wall
Plant a tree in memory of James
An environmentally friendly option
Provide comfort for the family by sending flowers or planting a tree in memory of James Burgess.
Guaranteed hand delivery by a local florist
Loading...
J
Jack lit a candle
Thursday, November 12, 2020
//s3.amazonaws.com/skins.funeraltechweb.com/tribute-gestures/Candle2.png
B
Blinda uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, November 12, 2020
/public-file/6686/Ultra/547cb40a-7120-40dd-ac73-2e1c96a5b69d.jpeg
/public-file/6687/Ultra/f7da482c-f141-4d96-b6c1-5d6f2f674409.jpeg
/public-file/6688/Ultra/7855e4b4-1950-4d0e-b09d-b9ebf4640877.jpeg
/public-file/6689/Ultra/4011e120-6c87-474b-b08d-96b3c2de26f4.jpeg
+ 2
You are the love of my life and I am so blessed that you loved me back for 28 years! I will remember every moment of them for the rest of my life. Doc and I miss you so much, there aren’t words enough to say everything. I love you!
L
Len Burgess uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, November 12, 2020
/public-file/6682/Ultra/a14d978a-d77e-40f2-a62c-5377f27864d9.jpeg
/public-file/6683/Ultra/9828a340-d82e-4c20-b78a-328caaa07af6.png
/public-file/6684/Ultra/7f8863cc-8175-4ac6-99ac-0c7ecfbda2ea.jpg
/public-file/6685/Ultra/590cac8a-68bd-49cc-9402-2d24d87b0134.jpg
The formative years of our lives were largely experienced in a trailer park located on a dead end road. Scott's passing into glory has brought to the forefront of my mind so many memories. It has exposed, for better or worse, the roots that run through Lot #5, 8401 Bowles Rd. Scott instilled in us a love and an undying devotion for the Dallas Cowboys. We were too poor to buy the "real" jerseys so we made our own with t-shirts and magic markers. We'd get other kids in the park to be the hated Washington Redskins. We'd battle it out on the grid-iron ( a small field in the middle of the trailer park). I remember him being there for me in the good times and the bad. When I graduated from high school, I remember him hunting me down to give me 50 bucks and to congratulate me on the accomplishment. He was interested in my children and loved them immensely. He thought my son Bryce was hilarious and would always ask how he was doing. He took the time to drive over from Lakeland to attend my oldest son Troy's graduation party. He'd asked what Troy wanted and I told him "cabbage". Scott handed Troy his gift at the party. A gift bag with a head of cabbage in it. He said, "It's your Dad's fault, he said that's all you wanted." He did end up giving him the kind of $cabbage$ that we all like as well. Scott was just present at all of the important times of life. He was always there for us no matter what. He was at my daughter Emily's wedding back in March of this year. I sent him a video that my daughter Jenna had made of the wedding. He messaged me back and said that he was crying while he was watching it. He was always so caring, loving, and concerned when it came to me and my family. A couple of months after the wedding, he texted me asking how Emily and my son-in-law Jon were doing. I told him that everything appears to be just fine. He said, "Well, I'm praying for them every night". Just last month, we took a quick trip up to N.C. and got in real early in the morning. Scott knew that we'd be driving all night so he texted me to make sure that we'd made it there okay. On the way home a few days later, he texted me again to to drive safe and to be careful. As Bobby said, we already miss him so much. I'll miss the text messages that mainly consisted of us laughing and joking around about stuff. I'll miss his random texts just checking in on me. I'll miss knowing that he's just a call or a text away. He was a good big brother. A good man. There is a hole in our hearts for sure. But we know where he is at. He knew the Lord and that is the most important thing for any one of us to possess. A relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
Gigi Clark posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Dear Aunt Shirley, Jackie, Bobby, Lynn, and all of your families,
I am so saddened to hear of Scott’s recent illness and his passing. I celebrate his healing in heaven and am so very thankful he suffers no more. Another one gone way too young. For these past weeks of Scott’s diagnosis, my memories of a time long ago when we were all younger and healthier have flooded my mind. The picture Bobby shared is exactly the way I think of you four most of the time. I realize we have all lived our lives, always busy, always thinking we’ll have more time. We are now older. But in my memories, we are forever young, riding in my ‘68 Pontiac Tempest, windows down, sweating in the hot summer, laughing, going swimming, and Jackie and Scott especially giving me grief about my dirty windshield. It’s probably why I keep my car so clean now. I remember y’all’s obsession with highway patrol vehicles. I just remember living life. Having fun. Making memories of a time well-spent and well-loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
All my love,
Phyllis Cochran Clark.
R
Robert Burgess Posted Nov 11, 2020 at 10:09 PM
Dear Phyllis,thank you so much for your kind words I miss you guys .I wish we could all go back in time and be riding in the back of your 68 tempest .Fun times I appreciate your words of encouragement.Love,Bobby
Gigi Clark Posted Nov 12, 2020 at 8:14 AM
You are very welcome Bobby. I wish we could go back too. We were living right in the best of times and were too young to realize it. I am so sorry about Scotty. I will continue to pray for you all. Prayers for peace in your hearts and for you to arrive in the place I’ve lived for almost 30 years. The place where many more times than not, the memories of my brother bring me more smiles and even laughter at times. Not as many tears. God will take you there. I miss you all so much!
L
Len Burgess Posted Nov 12, 2020 at 11:20 AM
Thank you Phyllis. Some of the best memories of my childhood were made at your house. Such good times.
Gigi Clark Posted Nov 12, 2020 at 11:41 PM
I just remember lots of laughter! Many pranks. Me the only girl with you four and my Eric. My hands were full with all of the shenanigans but I wouldn’t ever want to be anywhere else. It was so exciting when y’all came! I have Jackie’s number. I will ask him to share both of your numbers, Bobby and Len, with me. Be looking for a text. I’d love for all of us to keep in better touch. Just sad about Scotty. Such a sweet (but sneaky!) soul! Your always in my prayers, Phyllis
R
Robert burgess uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
/public-file/6680/Ultra/841fa41e-f2e7-48d8-a244-997f81dd2e20.jpeg
/public-file/6681/Ultra/a4a7c788-e26c-4ab9-a598-6f353e0f1d2f.jpeg
love you Scotty Rest In Peace
R
Robert burgess posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Dear Scott I can’t believe you are gone so soon .I miss you already we were supposed to go fishing soon .Remember we talked about going to see our beloved Cowboys play .Thank you for always being so generous to me and my children when they were young I remember how excited Eric got when he was 5 years old and you bought him a Bigfoot power wheels car to drive.You never spared any expense when it came to Eric.I will never forget you !I will honor and keep your memory alive every day as long as I live.I have never felt so helpless and empty inside as I do today.Cancer is evil and wicked you were way to young to be gone so quickly!thank you for always being there ScottyI love you Scott .Until we meet again in heaven .Love your brother in life and in death.Love,Bobby
Copyright © 2024 | Terms of use & privacy policy