Birth date: Jun 24, 1947 Death date: Jun 28, 2025
Gerry Wayne Burgess was born June 24, 1947 in Lebanon, Missouri to Alonzo and Julie McDaniel Burgess. He departed this life Saturday, June 28, 2025 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of seventy-eight years and f Read Obituary
I have a lot memories of my uncle. I never called him uncle because he was s year younger than me. I remember when we were little he and my brother, Danny Burgess (they were very close more like brothers) decided I needed an ear operation so they figured rocks would help. Never had problems with my ear until then. Why I let them that I will never know as the doctor pulled out maybe 4. 2 more came out after we moved to California as I was laying down on my side.
More stories since we were very close and did a lot of things together which some of it got us into trouble. I loved going back every year.
Love you uncle Gerry!!
Charlene
Gerry was such a great guy & I loved him dearly , as did my folks ! Whenever we were in the area for a visit , dad enjoyed going to the races with him & mom was grateful to him for taking her to all the antique shops/thrift stores that Janice liked to frequent . Being older than me , he was always good to his girlfriend/wife Janice's ignorant little cousin . As a child & teenager , he never talked down to or acted condescending towards me , as some adults can sometimes do . Whenever he was driving you to a location , he would always point out & relay the history of that area , adding to what you may have previously heard or learning something completely new . He was proud of his knife & lighter collections , always willing to show them off with people . Last Spring , him , Janice & Bub came to get me from Kansas City , so I could attend a cousin reunion in Sleeper . I stayed with him & Janice , having the best time I'd had since my folks passed . They took me everywhere & paid for everything , wouldn't accept a penny from me . While there , Gerry brought out his knife collection to show me , those that had survived the 2020 Christmas Eve fire destroying their home . While going through them , he suddenly gave me one of them to keep . I was overwhelmingly thrilled , but not surprised , because Gerry was generous to a fault & would give you the shirt off his back if needed . Him & Janice are well known for being that way , plus for taking care of everybody & their dog ... related or not ! I have treasured that knife ever since , even named it Buster & cherish it all the more now . Gerry's greatest pride was in his family & the love he had for them . There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for them . I'm grief stricken that he's not physically here with us , but so happy he's celebrating his eternal life in Heaven with God & other loved ones there . It's a comfort to know that we're all still connected to him by love & will reunite with him one day . I bet he'll be one of the first to greet you at the Pearly Gates & once inside he'll take you on the grand tour . I was blessed by God for placing him in my family . ❤️✝️🙏
So sorry for your loss, praying for your family
Thoughts and prayers for Jason and the family.
Dad,
I am going to miss you so much!
