It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jim Burgess of Sheridan, Arkansas, born in Beebe, Arkansas, who passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Vergia Williams Burgess Arnold and Chester Rexie Burgess; his stepfather Abner Arnold; his son-in-law Sam Kelley; his brother Rex Burgess; and his uncles, Richard, Elmer and Donald Williams.

He is survived by : his wife Carol Susan Johnson Burgess; his children, Larry Burgess, Leanna Veazey (Steve) of Sheridan and Laura Kelley of Sheridan; his sisters, Diane Vallejo of Tulsa and Patricia Moore; his sister-in-law Myla Forbes of Oroville, California; his grandchildren, Tasha Pascarella (Jeremy) of Texarkana, Steven L Veazey (Felecia) of East End, Timothy Burgess (Ashley), Ryan Burgess of Sheridan, Alliye House (Aaron) of Vicksburg, Madison Duke (Wyatt Tourtillotte) of Hensley and Dalton Harp (Breanna) of Sheridan; his great grandchildren, Gabriel Brown, Savannah Hamilton (Dylan), Taylor, Brooklyn Pascarella, Kaden, MyKenna, Jensen Veazey, Ashton, Addi, Lylah House, Addley Duke, Evan, Parker Tourtillotte, Bentley Harp and Hudson Harp; and his great great grandchild Haven Hamilton. He is also survived by nieces and nephews and several cousins.

Memorials may be made to Baptist Hospice, 11001 Executive Center Dr., Little Rock, AR 72211.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memorial Gardens Funeral Home