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Walter Burgess Obituary

Walter Ray Burgess Sr. of Harahan departed this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 12:40 PM after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson's disease. Beloved husband of Linda Burgess for 49 years. Preceded in death by his son Walter Jr., and daughter in law Crystal. Father of Cindy (Omar) and Dianna (Sergio Sr.) Grandfather of Sergio Jr. (Michelle), Cody, Taylor, Shelby, Angel, Anthony, and Walter III. Beloved son of the late Walter Horace Burgess and Bevie Burgess. Son in law of the late Vera Gomez. Brother of Brenda (Steve), Cathy (Dennis), and Linda. Brother in law of Wayne (Jane) and Toddy (Karen). Preceded in death by many aunts and uncles. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Former employee of Avondale Shipyards for 13 years. He was the Owner of Hydraulic Fabrication and Maintenance for the past 36 years. He was a licensed private pilot and proud skydiver. A Funeral Service will be held at Westside Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway, on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 3:00 PM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery. Express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2013.

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Linda Burgess

November 16, 2013

To my Honey I you so much and it is so hard without you ,I am glad you are not suffering anymore,but I really miss you so much and it is not the same without you I will always love you love your honey Linda

Linda Burgess

November 16, 2013

To my Honey I you so much and it is so hard without you ,I am glad you are not suffering anymore,but I really miss you so much and it is not the same without you I will always love you love your honey Linda

Colleen Marshall

November 6, 2013

This was a very special person in my life. He never said an unkind word to me. I will remember Him always calling me the (Avon Lady).In the 30 years I have known him, he has been very giving with kind words. If I had a hard time understanding something, I could count on Mr. Ray to be so patient with me and explain things the way he saw it. Heaven is better now that he is there, But the world has lost a GREAT MAN.

Brenda Batson

November 5, 2013

Sure will miss being able to call you anytime, truly my loss for not calling more often than I did.....Love You, Sis/Brenda

November 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to you all. Sorry for your loss.

Jan & Blaine Elstrott

Michelle Noverola

November 4, 2013

Heaven truly gained an angel. Paw paw you were the only grandfather I ever really knew and I'm so honored to have had you in my life for so many years. You have always been kind and loving to me and I will never forget that. I'm going to miss your stories and your sweet smile but they will always be close to my heart. I love you "shug"

November 2, 2013

Linda and all the family. God sends some one special your way every once and a while... Walter was one of my special people. The world will not be shinning as brightly with Walter gone. I will miss my friend and the times we shared all over this country. He was 'family' with the Sugar Boat Guys. He's probably telling sea stories about us now.
Love to all,
"The Bear"

pamela short

November 2, 2013

My deepest Sympathy to and your family sorry for your loss" Love you pam short

Toni & Rocky Jacobs

November 2, 2013

Our deepest sympathy are with you ,Mrs Linda & ALL of the family!! My prayers & thoughts are with you all. I know Mr Ray is in a better place and watching over you all. GOD BLESS and if Yall need ANY thing I am right up the street and a phone call away!! LOVE YOU

Cathy Collins

November 1, 2013

Linda, My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Sorry for your loss.

November 1, 2013

Linda, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.. Bob & Marie Bourgeois

BEVERLY BREAUX

November 1, 2013

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU.ALTHOUGH HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED,I FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING HE LEAVES SUCH A WONDERFUL FAMILY BEHIND THAT WILL STAND TOGETHER AND SHARE THE FOND MEMORIES OF A MAN THAT WAS SO STRONG,LOVING AND CARING.HE WILL ALWAYS LIVE IN THE HEARTS AND SOULS OF EVERYONE THAT HE TOUCHED IN THIS LIFE.SO PLEASE RIP MY FRIEND UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN. SINCERELY,BEVERLY BREAUX

Toddy & Karen

October 31, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Linda Burgess

October 31, 2013

You will be missed so much and I Love you and I know you are in a better place,,you are not suffering any more,but truly I will really missed you? Love you so much your Honey Linda

Catherine Coates

October 31, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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