James Burgess Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Burgess of Paducah, Kentucky, departing on January 27, 2026 at the age of 77. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Burgess to show support.
As James departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James leaves behind.
He is survived by: his son Michael James; and his siblings, Donnie Thompson (Kathy), Sonny Burgess (Debra) and Evelyn Kelley.
