John Charles Burden, Jr., of Fort Worth, Texas, previously of Baton Rouge, La., passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Baylor Healthcare Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Burden, 91, was born on Woodstock Plantation in Baton Rouge on May 29, 1921. He was a graduate of LSU Baton Rouge, receiving his B.A. in Business Administration. After graduation from LSU Law School in 1948 he practiced law with the firm of Peterman, Gravel, Downs & Burden in Alexandria, La. Charlie served as paratrooper with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne from 1942 - 1946 being honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Kiwanis Club, Masonic Order, the Episcopal Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War. He will be remembered for his love of life, laughter and generosity. Mr. Burden was preceded in death by his parents, John Charles Burden and Penelope Kilgore Burden of Baton Rouge; sisters, Nell Burden Noland & Mitzi Burden Singletary of Baton Rouge; and wife, Suzanne Gartner Burden of Fort Worth, Tx. He is survived by his children, Julie Burden of Madisonville, La., Eileen B. Arsenault (Paul) of Naples, Fla., John Charles Burden, III (Jack) of Eureka Springs, Ark., Louise B. Whatley (Vance) of Conroe, Texas, and Nell B. Cook (Steve) of Boyce, La.; Julia Peterman Burden, the mother of his children; stepsons, Gary B. Smith of Fort Worth, Texas & Larry Ragan (Laura) of Santa Barbara, California; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grand children. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. Arrangements directed by Robinson, Mueller & Harper in Fort Worth, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled Veterans of America.
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Nell,
Gary and I are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Sherry
November 18, 2012
It's been a pleasure knowing you Charlie. I enjoyed playing cards with you plus the conversations we had.
So long buddy......................
Bob (Furgie) Furgerson
Furgie Furgerson
November 16, 2012
Rest in peace Charlie
Gary B Smith
November 15, 2012
I will miss Charlie. I always thought of him as a colorful character! He was always interested in what was going on in my life. He seemed to always know what the kids were up to and wanted to be kept in the loop. I am grateful to have been a part of Charlie's life and through him to know his wonderful children and their families. Rest in peace and I look forward to seeing you someday on the banks of the River Jordan.
Lisa Smith
November 15, 2012
Bob and I knew Charlie from Shady Oaks Country Club enjoyed his company from time to time at dinner and other functions. He played golf with Bob and his group when he could play. We also enjoyed the many stories of his life he told us, quite a colorful life.
So sorry to hear of his passing and know you will all miss him dearly.
Nancy and Bob Williams
November 14, 2012
Jack,
Please know that you, your mom and your sisters will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless......God speed Jack.
Bill Eskew
November 13, 2012
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