David Burgess

David Burgess

David Burgess Obituary

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David Lynn Burgess, age 61, of Crossville, TN, passed away at his home on December 22, 2022.

Mr. Burgess was born on February 7, 1961, in Crossville, TN, son of Eugene Burgess and Rachel (Ward) Burgess.

David worked as a Computer Repairman and attended Cornerstone Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ronda Burgess: daughter, Samantha Reed (Chris); son, Andy Burgess; grandson, Austin Reed; granddaughter, Allie Reed; father, Eugene Burgess; brother, Tim Burgess (Karen); mother-in-law, Rosemary Adams;

brothers and sisters-in-law, Marcy and Robert Dodson, Mary and Gary Barnes, Beverly and Bill Sharpe, Marvin and Sheila Adams, Henry Adams, Tim and Stephanie Adams.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Rachel (Ward) Burgess; father-in-law, Lewis Adams; nephew, Justin Burgess.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Cornerstone Baptist Church with burial to follow at Akins Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

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