Robert E. Burgess's obituary , Passed away on March 7, 2025 in Petersburg, Virginia

Robert E. Burgess

February 10, 1943 - March 7, 2025 (82 years old)

Petersburg, Virginia

Robert E. Burgess's obituary , Passed away on March 7, 2025 in Petersburg, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory

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Robert E. Burgess

February 10, 1943 - March 7, 2025 (82 years old)

Petersburg, Virginia

Robert E. Burgess Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Robert E. Burgess in Petersburg, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 7, 2025 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert E. Burgess to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph E. Burgess and Hettie Warren Burgess; his wife Judy Taylor Burgess; and his sister Nancy Getz. He is survived by: his children, Joseph "Joey" Burgess (Hilary) and Annette Haywood (Buster); his grandchildren, Hunter Haywood (Kiley), Courtney Cox (Baker), Whitney Haywood, Maya Burgess and Haley Burgess; his great grandchildren, Huxton Haywood, Walker Cox and Owen Cox; and his stepdaughters, Alice Gail Matthews (Kevin) and Leslie Goodrich (Ronnie Jr.). He is also survived by children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Wakefield Volunteer Fire Department. Keep Robert E. Burgess's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
R.W. Baker & Company Funeral Home and Crematory



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Mar 12

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R. W. Baker & Company Funeral Home
11414 General Mahone Hwy, Wakefield, VA 23888

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Mar 13

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Wakefield Cemetery
205 W Church St, Wakefield, VA 23888

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