Gary Dean Burgess, 72, husband of Paula Webber Burgess, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Greenville, SC, he was the son of the late Doyle and Hazel Burgess.
Gary graduated from Clemson University in 1972. He was a devout Catholic, loved music, the Clemson Tigers, nature, being a “granddaddy,” spending time with his children, and being by the side of his beautiful bride of 50 years.
He is survived by wife, Paula W. Burgess; children, Heather Burgess, Joseph Burgess (Jennifer), Jenny Burgess (William Westley), Joshua Burgess, and Megan Streetman (Josh); and seven grandchildren, Stephen, Rebecca, Mary-Maginn, Henry, Amelie, David, and Ada.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Kenny G. Burgess.
There will be a Recitation of the Rosary held Friday, May 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown followed by visitation until 7:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation, www.amyloidosis.org, and Hospice of the Upstate, www.hospiceoftheupstate.com, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.
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