Gene Burgess
November 3, 1952 — January 13, 2013
Gene Burgess
Gene Louis Burgess, age 60, of St. Johns, MI died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital in St. Johns, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Karen Messmer officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Gene was born in St. Johns, Michigan on November 3, 1952, the son of Rex V. and Jennie B. (Garrett) Burgess. He graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1970. Gene married Bev Wing on May 4, 1974 in St. Johns, MI. Gene was a lifelong resident of St. Johns, and retired from Federal Mogul on June 12, 2008. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan, and previously coached baseball in Eureka for several years. His dream was to travel to all 50 states; he was able to make it to the 48 continental states. Throughout many years, he became a grandpa figure to many generations of children. He will be missed and loved by Madi & Kaden Bensinger; Ian & Ty Smith; Rylee & Mason Miller; Norah Davis; and Audrey Brundege who all affectionately call him Grandpa.
He is survived by his wife Bev Burgess of St. Johns, MI, son Barry and Amy Burgess of St. Johns, MI, daughter Holly Burgess and boyfriend Anthony Dulimba of Washington Twp., MI, 2 grandchildren; Ashonte and Hunter Burgess, father Rex Burgess of St. Johns, MI, brother Bruce and Fran Burgess of St. Johns, MI, sister in law Sandra and Dave Boots of St. Johns, MI, nephew Troy Smith, nephew Todd Smith, niece Teresa Smith, nephew Ben Taylor, niece Rachel Boots, nephew Ryan Boots, nephew Ross Boots, and nephew Adam Burgess. He is predeceased by his mother, daughter Melisa Burgess, and sister Janet Burgess.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Charity of the Donor's Choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.
Read Gene Burgess's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Johns, MI on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Karen Messmer officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 2-8 P.M. with family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Gene was born in St. Johns, Michigan on November 3, 1952, the son of Rex V. and Jennie B. (Garrett) Burgess. He graduated from St. Johns High School with the class of 1970. Gene married Bev Wing on May 4, 1974 in St. Johns, MI. Gene was a lifelong resident of St. Johns, and retired from Federal Mogul on June 12, 2008. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan, and previously coached baseball in Eureka for several years. His dream was to travel to all 50 states; he was able to make it to the 48 continental states. Throughout many years, he became a grandpa figure to many generations of children. He will be missed and loved by Madi & Kaden Bensinger; Ian & Ty Smith; Rylee & Mason Miller; Norah Davis; and Audrey Brundege who all affectionately call him Grandpa.
He is survived by his wife Bev Burgess of St. Johns, MI, son Barry and Amy Burgess of St. Johns, MI, daughter Holly Burgess and boyfriend Anthony Dulimba of Washington Twp., MI, 2 grandchildren; Ashonte and Hunter Burgess, father Rex Burgess of St. Johns, MI, brother Bruce and Fran Burgess of St. Johns, MI, sister in law Sandra and Dave Boots of St. Johns, MI, nephew Troy Smith, nephew Todd Smith, niece Teresa Smith, nephew Ben Taylor, niece Rachel Boots, nephew Ryan Boots, nephew Ross Boots, and nephew Adam Burgess. He is predeceased by his mother, daughter Melisa Burgess, and sister Janet Burgess.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Charity of the Donor's Choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.
Read Gene Burgess's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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