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Timothy Burgess Obituary
November 15, 1963 - April 7, 2023
Wilmington, North Carolina - Timothy Carstarphen Burgess, 59, of Wilmington, NC died on April 7, 2023, in the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Care Center after a courageous battle with Leiomyosarcoma. Tim was born on November 15, 1963, in Raleigh, NC to the late Walter Carstarphen Burgess and Alta Ruth Cooke Burgess Spain.
Tim is survived by his wife of 26 years, Joy Hambrick Burgess, his daughter, Emily Adair Burgess, his sisters, Carol Ruth Burgess, Patricia Burgess Perry (Rudy), and Laura Burgess Stephenson (Steve), and his step-brothers, Tim Edwards (Brenda), Ted Spain (R'ami) and Wes Spain (Cynthia).
Tim was an active member of Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church where he enjoyed teaching the Fellowship Sunday School Class and serving on the Greeter Team. He was a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and the District of Columbia Bar Association.
Tim earned a Juris Doctor from Faulkner University and a Bachelor's and Master's Degree from Campbell University. He began serving as an assistant county manager for New Hanover County in July 2012 and became deputy county manager in June 2019. Prior to coming to New Hanover County, Tim served as the assistant county manager for Alamance County, town manager for the Town of Wendell, and practiced criminal and family law in Montgomery, AL.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the many acts of kindness that have been shown to them during Tim's journey with cancer. We are thankful for the excellent care he received from his surgeons and the staff at Novant Health in Wilmington, NC, his oncology team at the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory in Atlanta, GA, and the staff at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington, NC.
A Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, April 11, at Andrews Mortuary, 1617 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 12, at Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, 601 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Tim will be buried at 2:30 PM Wednesday in Greenmount Cemetery, Wendell, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, the Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center, or to the National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation.
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September 16, 2023
Enjoyed working with Tim at the County of Alamance, super nice man, I know he will be missed. R.I.P
Dot Blanchard
Kathleen Battle
April 18, 2023
I'm just finding out about the loss of your love one. My deepest condolences goes out Tim's family and friends and the Town of Wendell. God bless!
Kathleen Battle
Marie Hemmen
April 14, 2023
Sending Tim's family my deepest condolences. I worked with Tim a few times during Hurricane Florence and remember walking the ditches with him talking about the mosquitoes. He was very kind and calm. I am saddened to know that he had the same rare cancer my sister died from. This touched my soul deeply. I will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna Johnson
April 12, 2023
Joy, sending my deepest sympathies and praying for you and Emily and everyone else through this time. With love, DeAnna Johnson (Kristi’s sister)
Tonya Jackson
April 12, 2023
Tim was a joy to work with. His ability to bring positivity to all situations was dynamic. He was a kind and warm person. His impact will forever live on. My heart felt condolences to his wife, daughter and his extended family, all of whom I know he loved very much.
Butch Lawter
April 12, 2023
In 2016, while serving as a member of the Clayton Town Council, I had the pleasure of meeting Tim. I was immediately impressed by his professionalism and the manner in which he treated others. Since then, he has always made himself available for any questions I had about local government or when I was in Wilmington and just wanted to stop in and catch up. I have lost a friend and advisor. My prayers are for God to provide his family with peace and comfort as they grieve their loss and fill them with joy knowing he is with our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Jimmie Pope
April 11, 2023
Sorry to hear about Tim´s passing. Went to high school with him. He was a great guy. Jimmie Pope Knightdale NC
Sheryl Kelly
April 11, 2023
I cherished Tim as a colleague and will be forever grateful for his constant support and words of wisdom. He was such a positive influence and a wonderful human being. I will remember him most, though, as a doting husband and father, always beaming with pride as he spoke of Joy and Emily.
Kent and Rhonda Lambert
April 11, 2023
You are in our prayers. May each of you feel the presence and peace of God. You are loved by your CBC family.
CLYDE ALBRIGHT
April 11, 2023
I worked with Tim in Alamance County. As a coworker you could not ask for a better man to have in your corner. He was a man of great integrity and unblemished character. Tim always took the right path, the high road, no matter how hard it got. I have the utmost respect for Tim and I am very sad that he has left this earth. I was very lucky to have known him and I count him a friend. May God bless and care for his family.
JD Limberger
April 11, 2023
Tim was an amazing leader and a better person. I enjoyed watching his approach to work. He was calm, witty, and full of grace. New Hanover County is a better place for his guidance. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Todd Richardson
April 11, 2023
Tim was a very respected leader to so many of us here at New Hanover County. I will miss him professionally, but also personally. To all of Tim's family, friends, and colleagues, my prayers are with him, and with you all.
Donald Reichard
April 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
D Pope
April 11, 2023
Mr. Burgess was a kind and gracious man. If you saw him in the County building, he made it a pleasant experience to conduct your business. Prayers to your family, hoping your memories will bring comfort.
Tom & Susan Canady
April 10, 2023
We are indeed sorry about Tim's passing. We have lost a good one. Tim had many good qualities, but few exceeded his abilities as our Sunday teacher. He will not be missed only by his family. In the face of illness, Tim showed us his faith and courage. Man, we are going to miss him!
Tom & Susan Canady
Pam Earp
April 10, 2023
Dear Joy and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Tim was a really good person. He was nice to everyone that he met.
My prayers will be with you and your family in days to come.
Renee Boyette
April 10, 2023
I am so sorry for the loss of Tim. I met him when he started work in Wendell. He was a great person and I enjoyed working together. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Billie DeVaney
April 10, 2023
Tim was a true gentleman. His friendship was always a blessing. Sending prayers for peace and comfort to his family.
Billie Weathington DeVaney
Ruth Smith
April 10, 2023
Tim was a good man and I will treasure the times we spent working alongside each other. May his memory always be a blessing and his faith be a lesson to us all.
Eliza Baldwin
April 10, 2023
Tim's kind and positive spirit was felt throughout our office every day. He was often the first person I saw in the morning and the last one I saw in the evening at work. Always greeted with a "Eliza how're we doing today?" and sometimes a quick chat. He spoke often of his loving wife and how proud he was of his daughter. One day he showed me a picture of his sweet tiny dog, Precious, and her laser goggles she had to wear for a surgery. He was laughing and smiling and was so tickled by the photo. I never reported to him directly but would always jump at the chance to help him with anything he needed because I enjoyed working with him so much. Tim's leadership and kindness is something I will never forget and I feel very lucky I had the opportunity to get to know him, even just a little bit.
Annette Evans
April 9, 2023
Dear Joy,Emily Adair and family, It is with such sadness to learn of Tim's passing. He was such a wonderful person and loved you all so much. Emily Adair, he was so proud of you and was looking forward to your graduation. I felt honored to call him my friend. We worked many years together at the NC Dept. of Revenue. He was well respected by his Co workers. We will miss him but he will always live on in our hearts and memories. Remember if you believe and trust in our Lord and Savior as I know you do...we will all see him again . We will keep you in our prayers. With much love and sympathy. Annette and Charlie
LaVondra DYESS
April 9, 2023
Tim Burgess was a shinning example of Jesus Christ in every way as he journeyed through life. He was a friend who was always willing to help one in need and loved people. His work ethic was exceptional and he tried to do best job ever, He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. He is now resting in his heavenly home. I am so glad that our paths crossed 26 years ago and treasure the friendship of Tim and his family.
Janet Murphy Britt
April 9, 2023
Tim was a friend of my sons, David and Rick Sykes, and was always one of my favorites. He exemplified kindness and courtesy in all he did. My condolences to all who loved this special man . Prayers for peace of mind and of heart.
Don and Randie McGurrin
April 9, 2023
Our love and prayers go out to you, Joy and Emily.
Danyce Dicks
April 9, 2023
Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Tim's family. He was truly a great man to work with in New Hanover County.
Praying for peace, comfort and strength for each of you.
Michael Williams
April 9, 2023
I am indeed fortunate to be able to call Tim my friend since our high school days at East Wake. He was wise beyond his years and always one that you could count on in time of need. I know you are now at peace but know that your life has left us all with many fond memories. I love you always my friend
Bently Hess
April 9, 2023
Joy and Emily Adair, I am so very sorry that life has hit you both this hard! Tim (and you both) fought a vey hard fight to combat this ugly disease. God be with you both! Prayers for each step forward. I am sending love, hugs, and prayers!
Sharon Huffman
April 9, 2023
For the last ten years my office has been 100 feet down the hall from Tim’s office. Rarely a day went by that he didn’t stop by to chat. We talked about our families and sports and the things we planned to do in the future. He almost became like a younger brother over the years.
When he was diagnosed with cancer his true character came through. He was absolutely grounded in his faith and used this test to tell the rest of the world why he was full of joy even as his body failed him. Over the last few months some of our chats each day included my experience years ago when my first husband died of cancer at a young age. I think in spite of his faith he worried about his family .I hope he knows they will be ok and will live the rest of their lives knowing how much he loved them.
Tim.I will miss you so very much.you set the bar very high for the rest of us.
Minone Frizzelle
April 9, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Tim was such a nice guy. He was the Assistant County Manager in Alamance County when I started working there. Tim always knew your name and took the time to speak with you. Praying for the family to be surrounded by peace at this difficult time.
Wanda Copley
April 8, 2023
I worked with Tim during his tenure with NHC . A true gentleman who often spoke of love for Joy and Emily . Tim kept an immaculate office with the door always open for a conversation . When Tim was diagnosed with cancer , he professed his faith often and was at peace with his journey . I saw him at hospice Monday and he said “ how are you “ . Goodbye to one of the finest men I have ever known .
Phyllis Batchelor
April 8, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Tim was a kind, sweet gentlemen.
Bettie Leonard
April 8, 2023
Please accept my condolences . It is with great sadness I read about his passing but what a joy to know he is now in heaven singing praises to his Savior. Joy and Emily, May your sweet memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Jonnie Driver
April 8, 2023
Met Tim when he began working with the Town of Wendell. He was the most patient, kind and loving person I have ever worked with. He was always smiling, and so enjoyable to be around. Such a fine Christian who was never afraid to share his faith. Joy and Emily Adair you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Pam Hagley
April 8, 2023
In loving memory of a such a wonderful example of devotion to faith and family.
A friends a friend forever, if the Lord’s the Lord of them.
Nancy Gillis
April 8, 2023
We first met Tim and Joy at First Baptist Church Montgomery, AL . We immediately knew how sweet and kind they were. We had a Sunday School supper club and enjoyed spending time with them there, as well. While we were happy for Tim’s new job in North Carolina, we were sad to see these sweet friends move. We are so sorry to hear of Tim’s passing but we know he passed from this life into eternal life with Jesus! We will see him again! We are praying for Joy and Emily Adair during this difficult time. Love, Charlie, Nancy, and Madison Gillis
Dale and Iris Woodard
April 8, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to Joy and family.
DeeAnne Difranco
April 8, 2023
It's been awhile since I've seen Tim. I've been praying for him and his family. Such a loss to this world. I remember Tim in high school and there was always a smiling face coming towards you. What a great human being. The heavens have definitely added another angel. Love ya Tim,
Dee Anne Medlin Difranco
Mark & Tracey Blanchard
April 8, 2023
Joy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mae CohenCohen
April 8, 2023
Joy, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Bobbie Woodard
April 8, 2023
Prayers are with Joy, Emily Adair and all the families and friends who knew and loved Tim. He will be missed by so many.
Avril and Ellis Pinder
April 8, 2023
I will miss you my friend!
Cynthia Hudson
April 8, 2023
Carol and family, our prayers are with you all during this time. May God wrap his loving arms around you. Love you Carol. ❤
Audrey McSwain
April 8, 2023
Praying for peace and comfort.
Tara Duckworth
April 8, 2023
Tim was an amazing mentor and friend. He always put you at ease and made you feel like part of his family. He will be missed and remembered by many. Joy and Emily Adair, may Tim’s relationship with God give you peace and know he lives on through all of us as we try to emulate his spirit. Please know we are here if you all need anything at all.
I love you baby brother
Carol Burgess
April 8, 2023
I love you baby brother. I know you are in a better place, but I will miss you here on earth.
Chris O'Keefe
April 7, 2023
I will continue to love Tim and his memory. Tim was a thoughtful and caring supervisor who always had time for me and my concerns about how things were going. He especially liked talking about the things that were going well and was as uncomfortable as me when we had to do things that challenged our sensibilities. Tim shared his life with us (his direct reports) in a selfless way that I remember and try to emulate when I can. I loved that he would invite us to his house to be with Joy in his house to share a meal and a prayer. This was special in my memories of Tim. Tim had a plan to retire in 5 years when I first met him and it brings sorrow to me now knowing that he did not get to do that. But it is likely he felt there was work to be done and people to love and protect which is why he didn’t retire as soon as he hoped - at least in my mind it is likely. Anyway, I am so sorry he has left us here on Earth but I will think of him and how he showed his love and will let his spirit live through me.
Betty and Cecil McCall
April 7, 2023
Our hearts go out to Tim’s family. Met Him in Montgomery, Alabama where he was in Law School, and he immediately fit into our family of two sons. He ate Sunday lunch with us almost every week for a long time and then he met Joy and the rest is history! We love this sweet family
Ira C. Fuller
April 7, 2023
To Joy and Emily, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. Tim was a dear friend to many of us and we will cherish our great memories as you do as well. May you find strength and peace through your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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