C.L. Burgess

C. L. Burgess, 90, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his home in Graham.  A Graveside funeral will be held Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Pioneer Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

C.L. was born March 6, 1925 in Throckmorton to the late Oliver and Beulah (Bradbury) Burgess.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II where he received the Purple Heart in the Pacific Theater.  He married Marjorie Faye Weldon, May 2, 1952 in Haskell, Texas.  She preceded him in death on December 2, 2001. C.L. was a Rancher and involved in the Oil and Gas business in Young County.  He retired from Tuboscope where he worked for several years.

Survivors include; sons, Gary Burgess of Spring Branch and Mark Burgess of Huntsville; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

C.L. was preceded in death b y a sister, Raynell Kelly and two brothers, Norman and James Burgess.

Memorials may be made to Graham High School Athletic Booster Club,  434 Oak Street, Graham, Texas 76450.