Memorial to Russell Burgess JR.

In memory of the life of Russell Lee Burgess Jr.

Siblings -- Julia, Lana, Betty, Mary, Billy, Russ 1992

Taken Too Soon But Never Will We Forget You

Aunt Ruth Girton, Russ, Julia, nephew Billy 1993

Russell on left at age 4 with sisters, lana and julia

Nicholas & Liannah in the pool with Russell having fun

Liannah pouting after Russell said 'no more ice cream today'

Nicholas holding one of the puppies we rescued

Liannah holding one of the puppies we rescued

Nicholas in the pool with Russell (Russ was taking pics)

Liannah Morgan Burgess - Daughter (taking a nap)

Sunrise or Sunset? The end is only the beginning.

God Gives Us The Strength To Face Anything

The Heart And Soul Feels What The Senses Do Not

God of pardon, pardon us, forgive us, atone for us.

Our bodies are only vessels for our soul, and our soul must return to God

For He will give His angels charge over thee

You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day..

"They will carry you in their hands, lest you hurt your foot on a rock."

Russell Burgess Jr was born in Joliet, Illinois, USA on March 22, 1955...the son of Russell Lee Burgess, Sr. and Wilma Mae (Nordyke) Burgess. He left this world on May 13th, 2013. He is survived by his wife Mary Diane "Di" (Hutcheson) Stephens Burgess..two step-children, Blake Alexander Stephens, and Caitlin Alexandria Stephens... Nicholas Lee Burgess, a son.. and Liannah Morgan Burgess, a daughter. His sisters Julia..Lana..Betty..Mary..and a brother William (Billy).....and several nieces and nephews. He is much loved and will be remembered by his friends and family, always, as one of the most loving, gentle, kind, caring men that ever was....his time with us was too short, he went too early, but we know he is resting with God now. We know he is still with us, and watching over us. We love you so much Russell, and we will keep the light shining for you until the day we are all reunited. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The memorial service for Russ will be held at Chapman's Funeral Home in Swainsboro on June 4th, 2013 at 11AM. 427 N Main St. Swainsboro, GA 30401 Phone (478) 237-3800 Fax (478)237-3852 www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com chapmanfuneralhome@att.net Billy V. Chapman, Jr., Owner Russell would be so happy at the outpouring of support from all of his friends and family, we both thank you all. He has many friends that he cares a great deal for, and of course a loving family of sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews, aunts, all whom he loves greatly and who love him. Everyone is free to light candles, leave messages and stories, pictures, anything....the children and I will read it daily. If anyone wants to contact me there is an option/tab on the front page that says 'contact Di' so you can feel free to contact me that way, or you can contact me directly: Email: diana19752003@yahoo.com Phone: (912) 293-8466 [***please leave a message if I am not available with your phone number***] Here is the actual url link to his site to share with others: http://russell.burgessjr.muchloved.com Once again, thank you all so much.