James Eldon Burgess Sr., age 78, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.
Eldon was born on October 2, 1941 in Jackson County, TN to John Oliver Burgess (Buster) and Dorothy Kirby Burgess. On August 22, 1964, he married Brenda Joyce Allen. They were married for 33 years, rearing one son and two daughters.
He retired with over 30 years of service from US Tobacco Company in Nashville, TN.
Eldon was a noted fiddle player. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music, performing with several bands over the years. As a Granville, TN native, he was honored at the 19th annual Heritage Day festival for his contributions as a musician.
In addition to his parents, Eldon was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Joyce Burgess; son James Gregory Burgess and twin daughters LaTisha Michelle and LaCreasa Raquel Burgess; and daughter-in-law Kellye Goodall Burgess.
Survivors include three children: Jimmy Burgess of Lebanon, TN, Melissa Taylor (Dana) of Bowling Green, KY, Tami Burgess of Nashville, TN; five grandchildren: Jessica and Amber Burgess, Madison and Jack Taylor, and Burgess Grover.
James Eldon Burgess Sr. will be cremated, with a memorial service to be held on Saturday August 15, 2020 at 11:00am, at the Boiling Springs Cemetery in Baxter TN.
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