William Horace "Sam" Burgess's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2026 in Franklin, Texas

William Horace "Sam" Burgess

November 12, 1947 - July 12, 2026 (78 years old)

Franklin, Texas

William Horace "Sam" Burgess's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2026 in Franklin, Texas

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McCauley Funeral Home

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William Horace "Sam" Burgess

November 12, 1947 - July 12, 2026 (78 years old)

Franklin, Texas

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William Horace Burgess Obituary

The passing of William Horace Burgess (Franklin, Texas) occurred on July 12, 2026. William, born on November 12, 1947, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Horace Burgess to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Horace "Jack" Burgess and Claire Williams Burgess; his in-laws, Jack and Ruby Hamilton; and his sons, Scott Burgess and Frank "Tony" Burgess.

He is survived by: his wife Deb Burgess; his children, Kristy Green (Michael) of Bremond, Sam Burgess, Jr. (Tracie) of Temple and Brad Burgess (Crystal) of Bryan; his daughters-in-law, Jennifer Burgess of Franklin and Sabrina Burgess of Denham Springs, Louisiana; his siblings, Pat Fisher (Dan) of South Carolina, Elaine Wilbanks (Mack) of South Carolina, Jim Burgess of South Carolina, Larry Burgess (Kathy) of South Carolina, Dave Burgess (Sharlene) of South Carolina and Frank Burgess of Florida; and his brother-in-law Glen Hamilton (Linda). He is also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a whole lot of friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McCauley Funeral Home



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