Charles Edward Burgamy

1936 - 2024

Charles Edward Burgamy, age 87 passed away March 29, 2024. He was born October 23,1936 in Mitchell, Georgia to Alford Edison Burgamy and Beulah Everett Kitchens House. Charles loved to restore vehicles as a hobby. He painted over 30 cars and restored them to pristine condition. He also loved camping, boating and being at the lake, especially Clarks Hill. (Lake Thurmond)

He obtained a bachelor's degree in business from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. He later attended Georgia Tech in which he studied electronics. This knowledge led to another hobby of repairing televisions. He was also a member of the National Guard stationed at Fort Gordon GA. He retired from Piedmont/ US Air and American Airlines. He began working for Piedmont in 1966 in Augusta Georgia and continued with them for over 30 years. His nickname at work was "Flash". He was a dedicated and loyal employee. Most years he received a perfect attendance award. He was proud to work for the airlines and thankful it afforded him the opportunity to visit family in different places in the US.

He loved John Wayne, Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. His recent pastimes included relaxing in his chair while watching football or his favorite Gunsmoke episode with his faithful dog Patton in his lap. Charles was an active member of the First Baptist Church Bertram. He loved his church and Monday bible study group. He maintained the landscaping of the church grounds.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents, half-brother, Jimmy House and his former wife and mother of his four children, Margaret Burgamy. Charles also adored his stepfather James F. House who went to be with Jesus in 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Burgamy; children, Eddie Burgamy (Kym) of North Carolina, Vicki Burgamy, Rusty Burgamy and Micheal Burgamy all of Summerville SC.; stepchildren, Leah Patrick, Lori Bagnaschi, and Jerry Edmonson. He (Papa) has six grandchildren, Jesse Burgamy (Ali), Kasie Lewis (Adam), and Taylor Patrick, Jessica Burgamy, Jackie Burgamy and Jamie Burgamy. He has seven great grandchildren who were the apple of his eye, Willow, Roahn and Meadow Lewis, Maverick, Knox, Locklyn, and Ember Burgamy. Charles also leaves two aunts, Lillie Ansley and Billie Stephenson and a first cousin Wayne Dorough. Charles leaves several close friends Jack DeMuynck, Pastor Bergstrom and Albert Solis Jr., Wendy and Annie to name a few.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Bertram, Texas Friday April 12, 2024 at 2:00.