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1934
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2015
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James Burgess Obituary
James Oren Burgess, 80, of Poteau died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in Conroe, Texas.
James was born Nov. 7, 1934, in Poteau to Oren and Mozelle (Maple) Burgess. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. James owned and operated Burgess Paint for 23 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lou.
Survivors include his sons, Michael and Jill McDaniel of Willis, Texas, Rick and Paula McDaniel of Broken Arrow, Brad and Sue McDaniel of Willis; four grandchildren, Tiffany Thornton, Kyle, Jake and wife Amy, Hailey McDaniel; two great-grandchildren, Laney Thornton, Braylin McDaniel; sister, Geraldean and Joe Thornton of Poteau; brother, Ronald Burgess of Poteau; other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Southside Baptist Church, Poteau with the Rev. Jim Reed officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home.
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Trayce Kerbow
March 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
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