Mr. Jerry Lee Burleson

Jerry Lee Burleson, 79, of Morganton went to his heavenly home following a battle with Alzheimer's on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Burke Hospice and Palliative Care. Jerry was born January 5, 1940 in Mitchell County to the late Kate Carpenter Burleson and Ernest Burleson. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Morganton for over forty years, where he served as a Deacon. Jerry enjoyed helping the community through his church by building handicap accessible ramps for those in need. He also volunteered his time to assist with hurricane and disaster relief. Jerry loved to play golf, especially with his son and friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Jerry was co-owner and helped develop Debi's Uniforms, where he worked with his family for twenty one years. Jerry served five years in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He worked as a Clinical III Social Worker at Broughton Hospital for thirty years where he was respected by his patients and his coworkers. He always acted as an advocate for the broken. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeremy Burleson; sisters, Ernestine Carpenter and Maxine Silvers; and brother, James Burleson. Survivors include, his wife, Debbie Burleson of the home; sister, Loraine Willis and husband Lewis of Morganton; brother, Phillip Burleson and wife Rita of Icard; daughter-in-law, Stacie Burleson of Morganton; and grandchildren, Sydney Burleson and Hayden Burleson. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. An entombment service will be held 2:00PM Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Columbarium of First Baptist Church in Morganton with the Dr. Tom Bland, Jr. officiating and military honors presented by the NC National Guard; followed by a Memorial Service in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, Burke Hospice and Palliative Care at 1721 Enon Rd. Valdese, NC 28690, or to the Benevolent Fund at First Baptist Church of Morganton at P.O. Box 459 Morganton, NC 28680.