Earl W Burgess Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 3, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Earl W Burgess of Sedley, Virginia. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Earl W Burgess to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gholie Burgess and Lizzie Newsome Burgess; his son David Baker Burgess; his son-in-law Mark Capps; and his siblings, Roger, Bill, Lloyd "Happy", Raymond, McCoy, Emerson Burgess, Sally Francis and Helen Burgess.
He is survived by: his wife Cecilia Wellons Burgess; his children, Wesley Wellons Burgess, Cecil Earl Burgess (Tammy), Jennifer Burgess Gray (Howard) and Amy Burgess Carr; his grandchildren, David Burgess, Steve Burgess, Jamie Shelton (Ben), Betsy Burgess, Erin McClelland (Marlin), Sarah Bunch (Jeremy), Rebecca Carr and Mattie Carr; his siblings, Swann Brooke, Ann Davis (Wayne), Carolyn Arnsberger (Jerry) and Wayne Burgess; and his sisters-in-law, Ann Jackson and Shirley Burgess. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and suggests memorial donations be made to Rosemont Cemetery Association, c/o Mildred Branche, 32306 Vicksville Rd., Franklin, VA 23851.
