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Bruce Burbank Obituary

Bruce Anthony Burbank, a process technician for Agrico Chemical in St. James for 30 years, a resident of Gonzales and a native of Donaldsonville departed this life on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was 73 years old and a United States Army Veteran. Visitation at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville on Monday, July 22, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. Visiting continues at The Christian Assembly Full Gospel Church, 42158 Highway 941, Gonzales, at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 until religious services at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Richard Rayborn, Jr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. Bruce leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 41 years, Joyce Hargrove Burbank; three daughters, Tammy (Willie) Bailey and Tarsha (Byran) Geason both of Gonzales and Tiffany (Thaddeus) Vallery of Prairieville; seven grandchildren, Darrius, Jalyncia, Cammy, Jaslyn, Thaddeus, Jr., Brandon and Jada; three great grandchildren, Zamarie, Jakiel and Bryson; three sisters, Sandra, Gaylynn (Gail) and Felecie Burbank of Gonzales; one brother, Nathan Burbank, Sr. of St. Amant; one aunt, Vivian Folse of St. James; four godchildren, eleven sisters-in-law, ten brothers-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Justine Folse Burbank; two sisters Carolyn Burbank and Barbara Simon; two brothers, Byran (Sam) and Joseph Lester Burbank; father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Ada Hargrove, aunts, uncles and cousins. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign the guestbook.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 20 to Jul. 23, 2013.
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Joyce & Family
So sorry to hear about Bruce.I will keep ya'll in my prayers

Kim Kelleher Cox

July 23, 2013

Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.

Joni Folse

July 23, 2013

Hey cousin Joyce, this is Carolyn Wilson (Twin). We pray that the joy of the Lord be your strength. Continue to lean and depend on him, he will never leave you.

Carolyn Brown

July 23, 2013

Burbank Family, (JOYCE, NATHAN,)
May The Lord continue to carry you through the days ahead. When you feel lost and alone just call on your Mighty Father and He will be there. The Lord knows best for y'all. We Love Y'all From THE BUGGAGE FAMILY ,SHELIA,YVONNE, CYNTHIA, ANGELA AND KIDS

July 23, 2013

Tarsha you and your family have my prayers,and sympathy that god will give you the strength you need to get through this time of bereavement.

Louise Washington

July 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Betty and Donald Clark

July 23, 2013

to the burbank family and sis tiffany, may God bless and keep u in ur time of need, he is a comforter at all times. just continue to lean on him. love y'all. cynthia leblanc and family

cynthia leblanc

July 23, 2013

TO THE BURBANK FAMILY AND TO SIS TIFFANY, MAY GOD GIVE U THE STRENGTH TO ENDURE AND MAKE IT THRU THIS. MAY HE COMFORT U IN UR TIME OF NEED. SIS CYNTHIA LEBLANC AND FAMILY. WE LOVE U.

CYNTHIA LEBLANC

July 23, 2013

To My Sister in CHRIST Joyce may your loving memories be of comfort for you at this time. As a child of the most high King he promise HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.To My Hargrove sisters and the Family I will keep you all in my prays that the LORD will comfort and strengthen you in the loss of your Love one.

Doris Bullard-Brewer

July 23, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Ethel Shivers

July 23, 2013

God is good, God is great, Blessed be the name of the Lord for all the good things that he have done. You have our sympathy from the Henry Gallon, Sr. family from San Antonio Texas. Bruce and I took Army Basic Training together at Fort Chafe Arkansas in 1958. God bless the family.

Henry Gallon, Sr.

July 22, 2013

Burbank Family,
May The Lord continue to carry you through the days ahead. When you feel lost and alone just call on your Mighty Father and He will be there. The Lord knows best for y'all. We Love Y'all

Richard Cooper Jr

July 22, 2013

My eyes filled up with tears as I heard the news
It soon occurred to me, how much the Burbanks could lose
I find myself wishing that it wasn't real
Every time I think about it, pain for my family is what I feel
Tears fall from my eyes, I can barely see
But my heart tells me that heaven is where Bruce will be
I'm glad he feels no pain now-he lives in a perfect land
To the family, always remember the soft of his loving hand

Worry not, Joyce, Tammy, Tarsha, Tiffany & family.
The sorrow will lighten, depend on GOD and you'll see
Bruce is waiting for you in heaven
And what a wonderful reunion it will be

Extending our Deepest Sympathy as we continue to
Pray for you all. I Love You ALL cousins!
Frederick, Lorraine (Neicey) & Alexee

Frederick & Lorraine Davis

July 22, 2013

I'm so sorry for your lost Mrs.Joyce I love you and God Bless You and Your Beautiful Family!!!!

Tara Youngblood-Morris

Tara Youngblood-Morris

July 22, 2013

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.

Hilda Wilson Gordon & Family

July 22, 2013

Joyce and family my prayers are with you! God Bless You!

Monica Lawson Burns

July 21, 2013

My prayers are with each of you. Peace be unto each of you.

Marla Celestine

July 21, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joyce Lawson-Wooten

July 21, 2013

Praying that God will keep you and give you peace. Love you all.

Lamaralus Northern

July 21, 2013

Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Bruce.


This day is remembered and quietly kept,

No words are needed,

We shall never forget.

For those we love don't go away,

They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen and unheard but always near,

So loved, so missed and so very dear.

-- Author unknown

Sally Wilson

July 21, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

melvina Wilson

July 21, 2013

Joyce; you and your family have my deepest sympathy, Bruce and I worked together for 20yrs. GOD will bless his soul.

Arthur Rodrigue

July 21, 2013

It doesn't seem real. It feels like a dream. I know I have to let you go you are in a better place. You fought a good fight and held on as long as you could. Rest on daddy I love you and will always be daddy's little girl!!!

Tammy Bailey

July 21, 2013

My prayers are with the family

Kimberly May

July 21, 2013

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