Thomas F. Burgess, 89, of Clinton, Ky. passed away at Arbor Place of Clinton, Wednesday, July 23 at 9:10 am.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clinton and was a United States Army World War II veteran. He worked as a manager from 1952 to 1961 at Deena Inc., as a manager from 1961 to 1963 for Lawrin Company in Kosciusko, MS., and as a sales representative for Alltel from 1963 to 1990. After retiring, he was an avid golfer and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Harper Burgess of Clinton; his daughters, Tina Burgess of Bardwell and Joy Dillon of Arlington; his step-sons, Mike Allen of Clinton and Mark Allen of Jackson, MO.; his sisters, Keitha Voight of Denton, TX, Barbara Mabry of Lenoir City, TN, and Judy Lane of Columbus, KY; his brothers, Orville Burgess, Jr. of Clinton, and Terry Burgess of Columbus, GA; his eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Beulah Allen Burgess,1 sister, and 4 brothers.
There will be a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church of Clinton Sunday, August 3 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Stan Waldon officiating. Friends may call at the church Sunday from 2:00 PM till service time. Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell is in charge of the arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Clinton/Hickman County Ambulance Service 55 US Hwy 51N Clinton, KY 42031 or First United Methodist Church 311 S Washington St. Clinton, KY 42031