William Klingman Burgess died at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina on March 6, 2021.
Bill was born on February 23, 1936 in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Samuel Adamson and Madge Blakely Burgess of Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill attended Davidson College in North Carolina for two years; however, he realized he wanted a career in engineering, so he transferred to the University of South Carolina where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959. He accepted a position with the United States Department of the Navy, where he spent 31 years working in the field of Anti-Submarine Warfare. During his career, Bill received numerous awards in recognition of his performance including the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.
After retirement, Bill and his wife, Linda moved to Pawleys Island and later Murrells Inlet. During this time, Bill enjoyed days at the beach, fishing in the creeks, spending time with family and friends, and watching South Carolina Gamecock football. He was a kind, trusting friend and neighbor. Bill was also a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Linda M. Burgess; his sons, Parker Blakely Burgess and Phillip Adamson Burgess, both of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Tracy Ann and husband Ferrell McCollough of Maryland, and Christine and husband Gregory Czumak of Maryland, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Blakely Burgess and Samuel Adamson Burgess.
Mr. Burgess will be laid to rest in Williamsburg Memorial Cemetery in Kingstree, South Carolina. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday March 13, 2021 at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to SOS Care, 5276 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or at www.soscaresc.org
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.
Bill was born on February 23, 1936 in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Samuel Adamson and Madge Blakely Burgess of Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill attended Davidson College in North Carolina for two years; however, he realized he wanted a career in engineering, so he transferred to the University of South Carolina where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959. He accepted a position with the United States Department of the Navy, where he spent 31 years working in the field of Anti-Submarine Warfare. During his career, Bill received numerous awards in recognition of his performance including the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.
After retirement, Bill and his wife, Linda moved to Pawleys Island and later Murrells Inlet. During this time, Bill enjoyed days at the beach, fishing in the creeks, spending time with family and friends, and watching South Carolina Gamecock football. He was a kind, trusting friend and neighbor. Bill was also a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Linda M. Burgess; his sons, Parker Blakely Burgess and Phillip Adamson Burgess, both of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Tracy Ann and husband Ferrell McCollough of Maryland, and Christine and husband Gregory Czumak of Maryland, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Blakely Burgess and Samuel Adamson Burgess.
Mr. Burgess will be laid to rest in Williamsburg Memorial Cemetery in Kingstree, South Carolina. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday March 13, 2021 at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to SOS Care, 5276 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or at www.soscaresc.org
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.
William Klingman Burgess died at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina on March 6, 2021.
Bill was born on February 23, 1936 in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Samuel Adamson and Madge Blakely Burgess of Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill attended Davidson College in North Carolina for two years; however, he realized he wanted a career in engineering, so he transferred to the University of South Carolina where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959. He accepted a position with the United States Department of the Navy, where he spent 31 years working in the field of Anti-Submarine Warfare. During his career, Bill received numerous awards in recognition of his performance including the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.
After retirement, Bill and his wife, Linda moved to Pawleys Island and later Murrells Inlet. During this time, Bill enjoyed days at the beach, fishing in the creeks, spending time with family and friends, and watching South Carolina Gamecock football. He was a kind, trusting friend and neighbor. Bill was also a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Linda M. Burgess; his sons, Parker Blakely Burgess and Phillip Adamson Burgess, both of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Tracy Ann and husband Ferrell McCollough of Maryland, and Christine and husband Gregory Czumak of Maryland, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Blakely Burgess and Samuel Adamson Burgess.
Mr. Burgess will be laid to rest in Williamsburg Memorial Cemetery in Kingstree, South Carolina. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday March 13, 2021 at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to SOS Care, 5276 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or at www.soscaresc.org
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.
Bill was born on February 23, 1936 in Miami, Florida. He was the son of Samuel Adamson and Madge Blakely Burgess of Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill attended Davidson College in North Carolina for two years; however, he realized he wanted a career in engineering, so he transferred to the University of South Carolina where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959. He accepted a position with the United States Department of the Navy, where he spent 31 years working in the field of Anti-Submarine Warfare. During his career, Bill received numerous awards in recognition of his performance including the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.
After retirement, Bill and his wife, Linda moved to Pawleys Island and later Murrells Inlet. During this time, Bill enjoyed days at the beach, fishing in the creeks, spending time with family and friends, and watching South Carolina Gamecock football. He was a kind, trusting friend and neighbor. Bill was also a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina.
Bill is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Linda M. Burgess; his sons, Parker Blakely Burgess and Phillip Adamson Burgess, both of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Tracy Ann and husband Ferrell McCollough of Maryland, and Christine and husband Gregory Czumak of Maryland, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Blakely Burgess and Samuel Adamson Burgess.
Mr. Burgess will be laid to rest in Williamsburg Memorial Cemetery in Kingstree, South Carolina. A visitation will be held at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday March 13, 2021 at Burroughs Funeral Home in Murrells Inlet.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to SOS Care, 5276 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or at www.soscaresc.org
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.
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