It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, John Carl (Yank) Burgess, 96, of Winfield. He passed away peacefully at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Ala. on the night of Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
He was born on May 18, 1928, in Rock City, Ala., to John and Drusilla White Burgess. He was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church, a Shriner and a member of Winfield Mason Lodge #304. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He was an avid Alabama football fan.
Mr. Burgess is survived by two daughters, Carla Burgess and Greta Burgess; two sons, Barry Burgess and Kevin Burgess; his grandchildren, Kelly Black, Amy Wyatt, Tyler McGee, Brandi McDowell, Brittany Sellers, Emileigh Burgess, Alleigh Burgess, Annika Horne; and 14 great-grandchildren. He loved them all immeasurably and was known to all of them as Granddaddy.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Jackie Burgess; his sisters, Willie Weeks and Ethel Pate; and his brothers, Marlin Burgess, Claude Burgess and A. Burgess.
Funeral services for Mr. Burgess were held on Nov. 29, 2024, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4327
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