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Charles Burdeshaw Obituary
Funeral services will be Friday, June 19, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Revs. Ray Jones and Tim Willis officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street directing. Mr. Burdeshaw will be placed in the church one hour prior to service time on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice, 2855 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 110, Dothan, AL 36301.
Mr. Burdeshaw was born March 1, 1924, in Houston County, the son of the late Richard Oscar and Amy Dubose Burdeshaw. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Margaret Edgar, Hazel Chancey and Erma Suggs. Mr. Burdeshaw was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in World War II as a military policeman. Mr. Burdeshaw was a charter member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Mr. Burdeshaw is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marie Parker Burdeshaw; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Mike Goodman; grandchildren and their spouses, Allyson and Clay Parrish, Russ and Jamie Goodman and Parker Goodman and his fiancé, Ashley Garrett. Mr. Burdeshaw is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Peyton Marie Parrish, Anna Clay Parrish and Jack Goodman. His brother, Roy Burdeshaw; and sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Richard White, also survive him.
Serving as active pallbearers are: Russ Goodman, Parker Goodman, Clay Parrish, Mike Parker, Larry Richards and Cecil High. Honorary pallbearers will be ushers and deacons of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Herb Gannon, Cynthia Longgrear, Carla Sammons, Tiesha Avery and Cindy Crum of Covenant Hospice.
Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Burdeshaw
Zona Parrish Daniell
June 25, 2009
Carol, I know how it feels to lose one's father and my heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless you all during this difficult time of loss..
Delores Mullins
June 20, 2009
June 20, 2009
Carol and Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. May God Bless you all.
Lofton and Delores(Mercer) Mullins
June 19, 2009
Marie,I am so sorry to hear about Gerald.He was always the kindness person I have ever met.He will be missed very much.May God Bless you and your family.Always.Lethia Thompson
Anita and Glen Davis
June 19, 2009
Mrs. Marie and Family,
Brother Gerald was such a joy and inspiration at Ridgecrest! His sweet presence and greeting will be greatly missed. May God continue to bless you with His comfort.
Sheryl Douglas Davis
June 19, 2009
My heart felt sorrow goes out to your whole family. Having lost my father several years ago, I know the emptiness your feeling. Although I haven't seen Gerald in the last year, my memories of him remain sweet. Bless you all.
g carter
June 18, 2009
My prayers are with you and your family.
June & Dan Calloway
June 18, 2009
Marie, Dan and I are so sorry to hear of Gerald's passing. We have so many fond memories of your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Johnny Oppert
June 18, 2009
Mr. Gerald wss always one of my favorites with always a warm greeting at church. His kindness and soft spoken manner will be sorely missed.
God bless the Burdeshaw family.
Johnny Oppert
David & Linda Baker
June 18, 2009
Carol, Russ, Allyson and family,
David and I will always remember your dad at the side door to church greeting everyone that came his way. All the way until he could do it no more; what a legacy your family has. We certainly loved Bro. Gerald and pray God will comfort you in the knowledge that he is just fine now and with his Heavenly Father. You are in our prayers.
David and Linda Baker
Julie Cook
June 18, 2009
Mr. Burdeshaw was always so sweet and kind whenever I would see him in the bank. Rest assured that he is in God's loving hands.
Jane Fuller
June 18, 2009
I will always remember Mr. Burdeshaw greeting people coming into church with a smile and a handshake, always such a wonderful spirit. Truly, he is resting in the arms of the Lord, in a wonderful place. He will be deeply missed by many, many people. May God give you strength and comfort. Love, Jane Fowler Fuller
Kathy Kennedy
June 18, 2009
Carol,
I was sad to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am. I will be praying for you and your family.
Jim Boone
June 18, 2009
My thoughs and prays are with you in your time of grief.
julie allaben
June 18, 2009
Carol,
I am so sad to hear about your Father. It is so very hard to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mother and family.
Julie Hogg Allaben
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