Thomas E. Burgess's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2023 in Granite City, Illinois

Thomas E. Burgess

March 17, 1938 - January 11, 2023 (84 years old)

Granite City, Illinois

Thomas E. Burgess's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2023 in Granite City, Illinois

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Thomas E. Burgess

March 17, 1938 - January 11, 2023 (84 years old)

Granite City, Illinois

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Thomas E. Burgess Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Thomas E. Burgess of Granite City, Illinois, born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, who passed away on January 11, 2023, 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. You may also light a candle in honor of Thomas E. Burgess or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Noah Burgess and Josephine Burgess; his children, Mary Burgess and Tommy Burgess; and his siblings, Charlie Burgess, Ray Burgess, Ivy, Betty Sue and Omega Lesley.

He is survived by: his spouse Shirley Dockery; his daughters, Kandy Smith of Granite City and Dorothy Burgess of Granite City; his grandchildren, Robby, Ryan (Tara), Tommy, Jackie, Johnny and Brandi; and his great grandchildren, Macie, Gemma, Junior, Issac, Jude, Jasper, Daniel and Cecilia.

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“The obituary did not mention my father has two grandchildren who blessed him with five beautiful great grandchildren who have big shoulders and belly just like him that love him very much…the day before the evening my father passed on…my son and I held his hand as we prayed for him and grieved…we knew without knowing he would be free from the pain…free from the world…I feel so much love and peace from him and from your thoughts and prayers…thank you so much…God loves you and so do I…God bless…”


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