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1934

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2019

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McKneely Funeral Home - Amite

110 E. Factory St.

Amite, Louisiana

Gordon Burgess Obituary

Gordon Burgess passed away peacefully on July 10, 2019 while being comforted by his wife of 65 years and his brother. During a life that began in Fouke, Arkansas on July 16, 1934, Mr. Burgess was a consummate provider. He provided by first being employed for the Kansas City Southern Railroad and later in the oilfield where he worked his way to owning Louisiana Casing Crew in Harvey. All of the influences, talents, and work experience culminated when he was elected Parish President of Tangipahoa parish were he provided, along with the hard work of a great number of people, a place many are very proud to call home. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Independence and a U. S. Army Veteran. A loving husband, dad, uncle, brother and friend, Mr. Burgess always died to self in order to serve others. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church of Independence. He was preceded in death by his father A.J. Burgess and his mother Estelle Duke Burgess. He is survived by his wife Margaret, their son Wade (wife Amy and son Alex), brother Paul (daughter Angela, sons Duke and Steve), sister Linda (husband Galen and daughters Kelli, Kristi, Regina, and Emily) nieces, nephews and a host of grand nieces and nephews. Mr. Burgess will lay in state at the Tangipahoa Parish Council Chambers, 206 E. Mulberry St., Amite, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visitation will be at House on the Rock Church, 727 W. Oak St., Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2019. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 11 to Jul. 15, 2019.
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Today, we are sadden to hear of Gordon's passing. We want to send our deepest sympathy to Margaret and the family.
We are very thankful that our paths crossed and we got to meet Gordon and Margaret!
We remember the day that we bought our property in Amite and went to Mike's Catfish Restaurant for Sunday lunch. Gordon and Margaret were in line ahead of us and invited us to sit with them for lunch. We had a very nice conversation and lunch. It felt like we knew them for years. Gordon was a very sweet and kind man.
Another time we visited them at their home in Amite and brought them a king cake from Kenner, La. They showed us around their home and we looked at photos of their family.
Margaret, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven received an angel!
Karl and Tammie Miller

Tammie Miller

July 17, 2019

Judy and I join the many who will miss Gordon and always remember him with fondness and respect. Gordon was the right man at the right time for Tangipahoa Parish. God Bless all the family in the days ahead. jeff and judy schneider

jeff and judy schneider

Friend

July 17, 2019

Mr. Gordon will surely be missed. We send our love to his dear family. Especially Miss Margaret. We love her so much and AMEN to know he is healed in the arms of Jesus Christ our Savior! Lonnie, Linda, and Lane Wascom :)

Lane Wascom

July 16, 2019

Sympathies to Ms. Margaret. We were so honored to have you and Mr. Gordon be part of our oyster family. Y'all have left a lasting impression on us and the girls (Queens) who shared so much with y'all. #OYSTERFAMILY

Amite Oyster Board

Friend

July 15, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Gordons passing. I didnt know until after the service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Edna Gayle Bailey Kennedy

Friend

July 15, 2019

I appreciate everything yall done for my family and I. Praying for yall

Lamar & Lori Glaze

Coworker

July 15, 2019

Ms. Margaret, as you know Gordon will be missed in many circles across our state. His infectious smile, friendly greeting, and trusted counsel come to the top of my list. He was a true southern gentleman and an example for us all. Our prayers are with you and your family.

John "JR" Rouchon

Friend

July 15, 2019

Wade I pray you and your family find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathy Beddingfield

Friend

July 15, 2019

a loved one

July 15, 2019

Margaret, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My love, thoughts and prayers have been with you and your family! This is a such a great loss to our parish and to our community.

Mary Sue Mosley

Friend

July 14, 2019

Mrs. Margaret and Wade,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Gordon's passing. You folks were always so much like family to us. We are praying for God to comfort you in all your grief. Mr. Gordon was so good for Tangipahoa Parish. I know he gave it his all and we enjoy the benefits of his public service. Mrs. Margaret, your goodies at Christmas time were always sooo good. Thank you for being a friend to our family. Wade, I didn't get t know you very well but my twin brothers did and they have spoken very fondly of memories created with you and at the farm.
May God be with you all in your every need.

Michael Williamson

Friend

July 14, 2019

From the first time I met Gordon 30 some years ago, he has been a bright star in the life of our parish. The deepest sympathies to the family.

Vicky Blaze

Friend

July 14, 2019

Rest in Peace, Mr. Burgess was a good man and friend, he will surely be missed....

Merl and Jennifer Fagan

Friend

July 14, 2019

Tangipahoans will always be indebted to Gordon for his dedication to fiscal responsibility in the governance of our parish's functions during his three decades of service. He was truly a "good and faithful servant" and a genuine friend . My deepest sympathy to Margaret.

Patrick Settoon

Friend

July 13, 2019

Miss Margaret, Wade and family...Mr Gordon was gracious and kind to everybody. His passing leaves a huge
void in this community. With this storm approaching it just seems like Mr Gordon should be speaking. Lifting all of you up in prayer for the Lord's comfort and the peace of knowing you will see him again.

Glenda Sharkey

Acquaintance

July 12, 2019

RIP Mr Burgess you will be missed

Lark Felder

Friend

July 12, 2019

Appreciate your leadership in bringing Tangipahoa Parish to what it is today. Enjoying serving with him on the Zachary Taylor Commission. Lost a very interesting cattleman.

ronnie bardwell

Friend

July 12, 2019

Margaret,
Nancy and I are saddened to hear of your loss. Gordon was a very special friend to us, as are you. We always looked forward to our visits to Amite and especially enjoyed spending time with you both. We pray for comfort and strength for you and the family in the days ahead. Gordon will be missed by all.

Rodney Alexander

July 12, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

July 12, 2019

Gordon was a true leader of his community. He was intelligent, kind and courteous to all who he met. He loved God, his family, friends and community. He worked diligently to serve all and did so as a man of integrity. And if you never had a chance to hear one of his stories.....you missed a real treat!!

Carlton Jones

Friend

July 12, 2019

brent haltom

July 12, 2019

Carlton Jones

July 12, 2019

I am so glad we got to see you both last year. It was a special event for us all. Sorry we cannot be there at this time but we are holding all of you close in our hearts and prayers. Mom sends her love as do the rest of us.

Lisa Reavis

July 12, 2019

Mr. Burgess was an honorable public servant, and I thought a lot of him. In my early political days, he found out I was a political collector and gave me many of his lapel pins from the old school - including some from the Treen administration, others from EWE. He joked with me about working with both Governors, and laughed at the irony of wearing each pin at one time or another due to them being polar oppositions politically. Thats a testament though to his leadership. He came to the table willing to work with anyone for the betterment of his parish and state. Hell be missed. He was a genuine class act, and I am proud to have known and worked with him.

Luke Letlow

Acquaintance

July 11, 2019

Mr. Gordon always had a way to make each person he talked to feel important. He was such a dear friend to my PAW PAW GC. We are sorry we will be out of town for the services. Ms. Margaret know we are praying for you and your family!

Robin Abrams

Friend

July 11, 2019

Prayers for the Burgess family. Mr. Gordon was one of a kind & always a true gentleman!
Stormy & Denise Holland Lee

Denise Lee

July 11, 2019

Margaret, I was very sorry to hear about Gordon. My prayers are with you, Wade, and your family.

Jane Sharrock

July 11, 2019

Sincere condolences to the the family. It was an honor to know Gordon and his wife Margaret. He was truly a wonderful man.

Randy Wilson

Friend

July 11, 2019

Prayers for Margaret and family. Mr Gordon was a true servant who made a difference in this world. His legacy lives through the many people he touched through his leadership, advice and stewardship.

Harold Leggett

Friend

July 11, 2019

Mrs. Margaret, Wade and family, it saddens me to hear of Mr. Gordon's passing. He was one of my favorite people ( Mrs. Margaret being another). My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mittie Rohner

Friend

July 11, 2019

Margaret,

Millicent and I are so sorry for your loss. We know you will miss him dearly. We will keep you, Wade and other family members in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Burgess

Friend

July 11, 2019

So sorry to hear of Gordons passing. Thoughts and prayers with Margaret and family. Henry and I enjoyed talking with him. He was a Southern gentleman and a wealth of knowledge. He will be missed by many, many people.

Merrie Bennett

Friend

July 11, 2019

Ms. Margaret and family,

Glenn & I are deeply saddened at the loss of Mr. Gordon. Please know that we will continue to lift you up in our prayers. May God bless ya'll.

Lana Hutchinson

Friend

July 11, 2019

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House on the Rock Church

727 W. Oak St., Amite, LA

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727 W. Oak St., Amite, LA

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