James Edward Burgess

August 25, 1941 - May 15, 2019

James Edward Burgess Pickens, South Carolina James E. Burgess, 77, husband of the late Janasue Burgess, passed from this life Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Born in Lake Toxiway, North Carolina he is a son of the late Carr and Mamie Chandler Burgess. Mr. Burgess retired from Cannon Memorial Hospital and was a member of Bethany Church of God. Survivors include a grandson Brad Cox (Courtney), a great grandson Dawson Cox, one brother, one sister, eight nephews, eight nieces, nine great nephews, seven great nieces, eleven great great nephews and six great great nieces. Mr. Burgess was predeceased by his parents, his wife, a son Greg Cox, three brothers and one sister. Visitation will be 2 PM until 2:45 PM Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Bethany Church of God with the funeral service to follow at 3 PM in the church. Burial will be at Griffin Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be at his grandson’s home. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Burgess family.