Stephen L. Burse, Sr. Obituary in Tifton at Southview Mortuary, Inc.

Obituary For Stephen L. Burse, Sr.

United States Marine Veteran Stephen L. Burse, Sr., 65, of Waycross, Ga. transitioned this life on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Southview Mortuary, 580 Dorothy St. Waycross, Ga. In the chapel.

Homegoing services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7th at H.J. Echols Memorial Tabernacle First Born Church at 11:00 a.m. located at 120 H.J. Echols Dr. Waycross, Ga. Bishop Stanley Evans, Presider and Elder Kenneth Kirsey, Officiating.

Committal services will follow at Waresboro Cemetery in the Waresboro Community on Pineview Church Road with Military Honors.

A repast will conclude at The Congregational First Born Church located 822 Morton Ave., Waycross, Ga. 31501

Please keep the family lifted up in prayer at this time.

Professional care and services are entrusted to Southview Mortuary, Inc.

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My condolences to the Burse family. May God give you peace at this time. He was a true friend and classmate.

Cleo Barner Hamilton

My cousin get your rest, you passing touched me in so many ways. You and Derrick went through the same sickness. I want be able to attend your funeral know my heart and spirit will be there. Love you and I know you are no longer in any pain.🙏❤️🙏😭

Angela Burse

My heartfelt condolences to his wife, kids, and family. I will miss my childhood best friend as a boy and my friend as a God fearing man in Christ. The memories of my brother will never fade because our friendship never ended it only grew as adults. Love you brother until we meet again. May your legacy live forever!

Davy A. Monroe Sr.

I'm So Sorry To Hear Of His Passing And I Send My Condolences And Prayers To His Family. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

Joyce Jones Gainer

I am the 2nd Cousin to Stephen Burse ...Sending my Condolences 🙏 and prayers of Comfort and God's peace that surpasses all understanding to his wife , children and all connectiong family members .. When visiting Waycross from Atlanta..our conversation would be mostly about my Daddy ( Wallace Burse Sr. ) . He will be truly missed 😢 in my heart ..Rest with Jesus Eternally .. Adding a Candle in my favorite color purple 💜

Darlean (Burse ) Walker

My heartfelt condolences to the Burse family. Mr. Burse's service to our country and our community is sincerely appreciated. May his family and loved ones find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Fran Golder

Our deepest condolences extend to the Burse family and all who knew Stephen. I will cherish the many times he and I continuously picked on each other over the Marine Corps and Navy relationship we shared. Rest easy my friend.

Jason Rubenbauer