Doyle C. Burge (Dec 7, 1893 – Dec 5, 1916 was shot while standing on the front porch (of an unknown location) by an uncle (unidentified), just 2 days before his 23rd birthday. The uncle, who had just returned from a hunting trip and had been drinking, was holding a gun which accidentally discharged. [Ruby & Geraldene Burge Aug 2016] It is said that he was killed so quickly and without warning that he died with a smile on his face. [Bennie Burge c. 1995 – Ruby Burge 2016] Geraldene Burge-McGahey had possession of the bullet in 2016. Doyle was said to be a handsome young man around town. He was known to be able to sing, dance and play any musical instrument he encountered after only a few minutes of practice. [Bennie Burge – c. 1995 – Ruby Burge 2016]
Doyle C. Burge (Dec 7, 1893 – Dec 5, 1916 was shot while standing on the front porch (of an unknown location) by an uncle (unidentified), just 2 days before his 23rd birthday. The uncle, who had just returned from a hunting trip and had been drinking, was holding a gun which accidentally discharged. [Ruby & Geraldene Burge Aug 2016] It is said that he was killed so quickly and without warning that he died with a smile on his face. [Bennie Burge c. 1995 – Ruby Burge 2016] Geraldene Burge-McGahey had possession of the bullet in 2016. Doyle was said to be a handsome young man around town. He was known to be able to sing, dance and play any musical instrument he encountered after only a few minutes of practice. [Bennie Burge – c. 1995 – Ruby Burge 2016]
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