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Richard Burbridge Obituary

BURBRIDGE Richard "Jeffrey" Burbridge, age 61, departed this life on July 26, 2011 in Gardena, CA. Veteran of the Korean War. Former employee of Nationwide Insurance. Preceded in death by parents Simon and Ruby Burbridge-Wiley, step-father Stan Wiley, brothers William and Simon. Survived by wife, Rosa Lee; sons, Rome, Jeffrey, and Jared; daughter, Tango; many grand-children; brothers, James (Carole) Burbridge of Pasadena, CA and Albert (Shirley) Burbridge; sister, Patricia (Maurice, Sr.) Elder; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Memorial Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2011 at New Salem Baptist Church, 2965 Cleveland Ave. Pastor Keith A. Troy, Officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until start of service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2011.

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Jaren Burbridge

December 8, 2022

My grandpa

Cheri Boyd

August 23, 2011

My sympathy to the Burbridge family. Blue will always be in my heart.

Charles Nichols

August 11, 2011

To the family,God bless you in these difficult times
To my friend, I will always keep the memories of growing up on 6th street,playing ball at Wyland Park and all the other times we shared.You will always be in my prayers!!!

Quincy/Charlotte Bell

August 10, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Althea Letang

August 10, 2011

Please accept my most sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.

(Stephanie Hall's co-worker)

LaShawn Holloway

August 10, 2011

To the the family, I also worked with Jeff at Avis Car rental. He was a great person and wonderful to work with. Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow. I was so shocked to here of his passing.
May your memories give you comfort. My thoughts ang prayers go out to the family.

Stephanie Burbridge-Hall

August 10, 2011

To My Uncle,

May you continue to rest in God's perfect peace!

We will miss you!

Love,

Stephanie Burbridge-Hall & Family

Debbie Wells

August 9, 2011

To The Burbridge and Elder Family,

Jeff was a great person he worked with me at Avis for many years Im very lucky to have known him and very Blessed he interduced me to many of his Family members, he will be missed but not forgtton.

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