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Jun 12th, 1931 - Dec 25th, 2014Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Elmwood Cemetery
Robert L. Burgess, age 83, of Flora, Illinois, passed away 5:45 p.m. Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2014, at his home.
Robert was born June 12, 1931, in Xenia, the son of Robert H. and Flossie (Burkett) Burgess. He was united in marriage to Ella Neff on March 6, 1960, at the Bethlehem Christian Church in Flora.
He was a graduate of Flora High School and St. Louis University, and served in the U.S. Navy. After retiring as an aircraft engineer with McDonnell Douglas (Boeing), he continued his work with the U.S. Army on projects including the Apache helicopter. He was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Church, and enjoyed fishing as well as golf during trips to Florida during the winter.
Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years: Ella Burgess, of Flora; 2 daughters residing in Columbia, Missouri: Pamela Burgess and Angela (Jim) Peregoy; and 3 granddaughters of Columbia, Missouri: Rachel, Ashley and Caitlin Peregoy. He is also survived by a brother, George (Shirley) Burgess of Xenia; sister-in-law: Marion Burgess of Flora; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Eugene Burgess.
A funeral service for Robert Burgess will be held 1:30 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment with military honors will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations in Robert’s memory are suggested to Bethlehem Christian Church, and will be accepted at the funeral home. Share condolences or memories with the family at www.frankandbright.com.
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Sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you with comfort and strength.
Sorry for your loss. Robert was such a nice person, I enjoyed talking to him as he was always in a good mood. Mike enjoyed his coffee times with him at Mcdonalds. Keeping you in our prayers. Love and blessings.
Blessings to all of you. Sorry for your loss.
When the links of life are broken and our loved ones part it leaves a wound that never heals within our hearts. Time passes by but memories never die. Thoughts move back to happy days. Life moves on but memories stay. RIP Uncle Robert. We will miss you!
I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ella, our heartfelt condolences go out to you & your family. Praying God's peace surround you & comfort you. We are sure going to miss Bob at the park in Fl. Love & Hugs
You and Bob will be missed in florida-my heart goes out to you-I will keep you in my prayers
Our sympathy to you and your family. We will be thinking of you. Charles & Betty Sheets- Waters Edge-lot # 147
Ella we are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Will miss him at the park. Praying for you at this difficult time.
Thoughts, prayers and hugs for all during this difficult time. I hope you are able to return to W.E. Ella. Speaking from experience, it is a very 'healing place'.
Our sympathy to you and your family. We will be thinking of you. Charles & Betty Sheets- Waters Edge-lot # 147
We are thinking of you. May cherished memories comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Ella, so sorry for your loss, my prayers will be with you and yours.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Bob was such a special person who touched everyone that knew him. His warm smile and gentle spirit will be missed by everyone. Rest in peace, Bob
Ella,so sorry to hear of your loss. I only met your husband a few times,but I could tell he was a wonderful person. My condolences to you and your Family.
Was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing.he was always so very friendly to us. When a loved one becomes a memory That memory becomes a treasure. Treasure all those wonderful memories of your 54 years of marriage. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Old WE 175
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