Ralph Burgess Sr.

Ralph Burgess Sr. obituary, Dallas, TX

Ralph Burgess Sr.

Ralph Burgess Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 20, 2011.
Burgess, Sr., Ralph Age 90, passed away on April 18, 2011 in Carrollton, TX. Born March 24, 1921 to Jules and Annie Burgess in Dallas, TX. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents and wife of 62 years, Dorothy Jane Burgess. He is survived by his children, Jerri Anne Hammons of Alvarado, TX, Sue Clayton of New Port News, VA, Bo Burgess of Salado, TX and Clarlee Lawry of Grapevine, TX. Ralph is also survived by his sisters, Dorothy Craig of Austin, TX and Pauline Johnson of Carrollton, TX, 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Burgess was a life long resident of Carrollton, TX and worked for Ford Motor Co. for over 32 years. He also proudly served in the United States Navy from 1942-1945. Ralph took great pride in serving his community and held many roles including Charter Member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, President of the Carrollton Little League Baseball Association from 1962 - 1975 and was a volunteer for the Carrollton Fire Dept. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, 4-20-2011 from 7-9 pm at Rhoton Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, 4-21-2011 at 1 pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Carrollton, TX.

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RICHARD BRADFIELD

May 19, 2011

I am Ralph's cousin from the old days

Debbie Juett

April 20, 2011

I loved Mr. Burgess like my own dad! I will never forget the fun times we had on many vacations together :) He never called me anything other than Debbie Dawn (even though that was not my middle name) - hahaha!! Love the entire family and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love, Debbie Dawn and the Juett family

Burgess Boys

Shauna Mora

April 20, 2011

3/26/11 - 90th Birthday

Shauna Mora

April 20, 2011

2009

Shauna Mora

April 20, 2011

April 19, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God bring you peace in your time of sorrow. We love you all very much.
Ray and Ceil Vaughan
Mary Lynne Cornell
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1511 South Interstate 35e, Carrollton, TX 75006

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