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Larry Dale Burleson
1947 - 2025
BORN
1947
DIED
2025
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Larry Burleson Obituary
July 13, 1947 -
November 13, 2025
Larry Dale Burleson of Jonesborough, TN passed away on November 13, 2025. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, From whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, Which made heaven and earth.
He was predeceased by Paternal grandparents William Sanford Burleson and Susan Elizabeth Wiseman. Maternal grandparents were Leason Carol Gragg and Dora Belle Bean. Parents were Robert Mitchell Burleson and Eleanor Virginia Gragg. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Sandy Gaddy Burleson and "special" son Mike Rossbach. His brothers Kerry M Burleson, Steven W Burleson, Gary D. Burleson (Twin) and Bobby R. Burleson and sisters Glenda Burleson Couch and Gail Burleson Parker Larry attended Crossnore and Newland NC elementary schools. Graduated from Science Hill High School in 1965, and graduated from Steed College, Johnson City, TN. He served his country in the US Navy and retired from Nuclear Fuel Services Erwin, TN after 40+ years. He was an elder at Westside Christian Church and was active in teaching Sunday school and serving in Parrish life. His passion and hobby was family genealogy research.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday December 6th at 1:00 PM at Westside Christian Church - 1405 Persimmon Ridge Rd. Jonesborough TN 37659
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Fredna Frye Ollis
Yesterday
Gary and family, so sorry for your loss. Larry was special and I know your family will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fredna Frye Ollis
Henrietta Abel
Yesterday
Sandy, Gary, Steve and family, I am so sorry to hear about Larry. He was a good friend and a good man. Larry and Sandy have been wonderful friends and I love them dearly. I pray God will help each of you. May He comfort you with His comfort and love.
Love to you all.
Allen Rogers
November 19, 2025
Sorry you had to leave. Rest in peace Buddy!
Todd arnett
November 19, 2025
Condolences to family, i worked with Larry at NFS and also considered him a friend.
Dawna Deadrick
November 19, 2025
Larry was a good one. He will be greatly missed
Debra M McIntosh
November 19, 2025
Sandy and all of Larry's family,
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a sweet friend from work at NFS. Prayers and hugs, Debbie McIntosh
Darrell and Betty Jo Dempsey
November 19, 2025
We are so sorry to hear that Larry has passed away. He meant so much to West Side and was truly a dedicated servant of our Lord and Savior. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sandy.
Sandra Wilson
November 18, 2025
Gary and Carol, please remember God has you all in his everlasting arms surrounded by His everlasting love during this difficult time.
Larry Ayersl
November 18, 2025
Gary, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the entire family.
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