William Russell Burgett
William Russell Burgett
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William grew up in Clio, Michigan. He earned his General Education Diploma and proudly served his country in the United States Army, enlisting in 1969 and serving for two years. Following an injury sustained during his service, William returned home and was later deemed 100 percent disabled.
William met Mary C. Perez through a mutual friend, and the couple were married on June 22, 2005, in Saginaw, Michigan. Together they shared twenty wonderful years of marriage.
He was a proud member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
William enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also loved reading, particularly western novels and books by Louis Lâ'Amour, William W. Johnstone, and Tabor Evans.
William is survived by his wife of twenty years, Mary Burgett; children, Angela (Denny) Hildinger of Pinconning, Michigan, Phyllis (Leon) Ross of West Virginia, Steven (Beth) Perez of Goodrich, Michigan, and Christine Perez of Lapeer, Michigan; grandchildren, Skylynn, Gabriel, Autumn, Michael, Daisy, Maggie, Jeffrey, Noah, Nadia, Jeremiah, Alex, Dominic, Brandon, Justin, and Angel; great-grandchild, Autumn Grace; brother, Vadice Burgett, sisters, Lillian (Ray) Knox of Tennessee, Christina Burgett of Rose City, Michigan and many nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by his parents, Vadice and Muriel; son, William R. Gray; and sister, Muriel Tompkins.
Per William's wishes no services will be held.
William's final resting place will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
Memorial contributions in William's honor may be made to a local Alcoholics Anonymous group, 1529 Marquette Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, and Wounded Warriors Project, 230 W Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606.
Family Life Funeral Homes – Pickford assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.
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Christina Burgett
January 22, 2026
Found a couple pictures!
SSG Raymond Knox, US Army Retired
January 21, 2026
I so enjoyed my Brother in Law Bill. We had a lot in common. He was a fellow Brother in Arms, that would help anyone in need. We both saw unthinkable horrors; but learned to focus on the good memories. "A pleasure is not full grown until it´s remembered" CS Lewis. I thank God for every remembrance of Bill. I know we will one day be rejoicing together at the thrown of God. And be swapping precious memories again. RIP Brother.
Lillian Knox
January 21, 2026
Bill you made it home
Heaven must be beautiful. And you see Jesus. One day we will all be there.
We will miss you but only for a while. With Love Lilly Jo
Christina Louise Burgett
January 20, 2026
I am so broken hearted at the loss of my brother Bill. We were very close to the point our mom would mistake us for one another when we had our hoods up on our coats!!!! Mom always had me listen to him then tell her what he said. He was real young though when that happened!!!
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