William Morris "Dicky" Burley Jr.
William Morris "Dicky" Burley Jr.
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Mr. Burley was married to Myrna Guidry Burley for 53 years before her passing on 08 January 2014. He is survived by his three children, Theresa Wagner of Nashville, TN; Keith Burley of Olive Branch, MS; and Shane Burley of Brentwood, TN; along with five Grandchildren Rebecca, Noelle, Emily, Caleb and Daniel; sister Brabara (Tootsie) Nunez of San Antonio, TX; and brother Robert (Buddy) Burley of Houston, TX; and one great grandchild.
Mr. Burley spent his career in the oil industry and in his spare time loved hunting and fishing. He was a generous and loving father.
A visitation for family and friends will be Friday, January 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 209 North Bonner, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. A Graveside Service will follow at 3:00P.M. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, Mississippi under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston, LA.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.
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Linda Thompson Burley
January 9, 2026
To Dicky´s family I extend my condolences and sympathy. He was a long time friend and brother in law that I grew up with in Cedar Grove (Shreveport) Louisiana. He was always helpful and kind to his family and friends. God has given him his eternal reward for his faithfulness to Him.
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