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1932
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2018
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John Burse Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the First Presbyterian Church in Louisiana.
The Rev. Lonnie Parker will officiate.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church.
Ben was born on June 14, 1932, in Lee County, Ark. to Tom and Izola Burse. Ben and Everlena were married on January 20, 1951 in Arkansas. They had 12 children.
In 1964, they moved to Louisiana, Mo. where they made a living for their kids. Ben worked at Bob Burns, Wayne B. Smith, Dundee, and Road Construction, then became a self-employed owner of Ben's Salvage Yard for over 40 years.
He retired because of health reasons and then the rest of his life spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Everlena Burse of the home, his 11 children, Ben Burse, Jr. of Louisiana, Mo., Roosvelt Burse (Delores) of Louisiana, Mo., Lee Andrews Burse of California, Jerry D. Burse (Almeter) of Texas, Izola Ivey (Murvin) of Louisiana, Mo., Gus Burse (Janet) of Louisiana, Mo., Vera Preston (Mike) of Louisiana, Mo., Denise Chatman (Anthony) of Louisiana, Mo., Kenny Thomas (Cassandra) of Texas, Lawrence Valetine (Brenda) of Michigan, and Keith Tucker of Kansas City, a daughter in-law, Carol Burse, a sister, Evelyn Patton of Arkansas, a brother, Joe Willie Burse of Illinois, and numerous grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Izola Burse, three siblings, Eleanor Hires, Tom Burse II, and Clayburn Burse, three daughters, Pam Burse, Mary Alice Burse, and Shemia Burse, and a son, Tom Burse III.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Kenny Griffith, Mike Preston, Murvin Ivey, Bernie Clover, John Starman, and DelRay Buchanan.
Active Pallbearers will be Anthony Burse, DeAndre Griffith, Jeromy Miller, Justin Burse, Terence Chatman, and Thomas Burse.
Memorial donations may be given to the family in care of the funeral home.
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Sandra Rice McKinnon
March 11, 2018
My late husband, Wally Rice, loved and respected Ben as well as my lovely current spouse Jimmie McKinnon. I will miss his kind hugs at Abels and his friendly smiles and conversation. I'm kind of a newbie in Pike County MO (19 years) so I didn't really get to know Ben well but I know Wally and Ben are fellow shipping together now. No more cancer pain for either one.
Irma
February 28, 2018
Deeply sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I personally know how painful it is to lose someone you love. Praying that our heavenly father gives the family strength and comfort during this difficult and painful time.
February 17, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Burse family in the loss of your dear love one. Our prayers are as yours, that God provide his care and comfort you each day. - Ps 145:18,19
Steve Ballinger
February 13, 2018
Sad to hear of Ben's passing. He was always a blessing to me when I was the Pastor of Faith Baptist Church. I remember one time in particular when a bus from the school district was being auctioned and he saw that I was there to bid on it and literally let us get the bid. He was always a generous and kind man and a joy to have known. Prayers for the family.
Janet Elliott
February 13, 2018
So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers of comfort to his family. He was such a kind man and will be missed by many.
Doug
February 12, 2018
Was a great man. Could always remember him willing to help someone with partd for their vehicle uf they were having a rough time. Will be missed by many.
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