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1921
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2013
Bennie Burgess Obituary
Greer
Bennie Burgess, 92, formerly of 112 West Sundance Drive, Easley, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2013 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek. Born in Greer, he was the son of the late James and Louise Ferguson Burgess. Survivors: daughters, Lillie Rodger of Decatur, GA, Vickie McKinney of Easley, and Diane Burgess of Greenville; stepson, Norman Verdell Foster of Greer; sister, Stella Owens of Detroit, MI; brother, Cornell Burgess of Detroit, MI; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Funeral Service: Saturday, 1:00 PM at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Greenville Memorial Gardens. - Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary
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Jennifer McKittrick
April 20, 2013
Diane,
My love & prayers are with you & your family. Your Daddy was such a sweet man & will be missed. Love you guys.
Barbara Malone
April 19, 2013
Bennie used to do landscape work at my home years ago. He was a kind and honorable man who always had a positive word to say. I admired him. Rest in Peace, Bennie.
Harry and Irene Holland
April 19, 2013
Diane, Harry and I send prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Dondra Childs
April 18, 2013
Diane,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during the loss of your father. May God continue to strenghten each of you during your time of bereavement.
Joan Young
April 17, 2013
Diane and family, I'm sorry to hear about your father. May God surround you with his presence and bring you comfort that only he can provide. My prayers and thoughts are with you and I'm here if you need.
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