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James BURGESS Obituary
James E. "Jake" Burgess, 83, of Dry Ridge passed away at his residence on September 12, 2011. He was a truck driver for Poore Trucking, Roadway Express (1944-1951) and Stewart Truckline (1953-1981). He also did security and delivered parts for Piles Chevrolet in Williamstown. He was a member of the Dry Ridge Baptist Church, the Ralph Fulton VFW, the Robert P.McLachlan American Legion Post #137 and the Teamsters Local Union #100. He served in the US Army during the Korean War Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Edward and Jennie Catherine Evans Burgess and one sister, Lucille Fritz. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Workman Burgess of Dry Ridge; two daughters, Tanda Yates of Dry Ridge, Sally McMain of Hebron; one step- daughter, Kasi Lynette White of New Castle; one stepson, Klint Bruce of Mason; one brother, Bobby Burgess of Dry Ridge; three sisters, Beulah Hedges, Jewel Schulte and Barbara Owen all of Dry Ridge; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5pm-9pm, Thursday, September 15, 2011 with the funeral service 11am, Friday, September 16, 2011 at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Home, 500 North Main Street, Williamstown, KY 41097. Burial will be in the Kentucky Veteran's Cemetery-North, Williamstown, KY. Memorials: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexandria Drive, Lexington, KY 40504. Online Condolences: www.stanleyfuneralhomes.com
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September 19, 2011
Dear Tanda,
Your dad was a very nice person to me and I will always remember him for that. It really does get easier with God and time.
Love,
Jewell
September 14, 2011
Sorry for your loss Bobby,From Joyce Williams.
Judy Osborne
September 14, 2011
My prayers are with family. Deepest Sympathy
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