George Eddie Burroughs Obituary in Talladega at Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary

Obituary For George Eddie Burroughs

Home going celebration for Mr. George Eddie Burroughs of Talladega, 89, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the Greater Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. The service will be limited to family only. Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the funeral home.

On June 25th, 2022, George was called to his eternal reward. George was born on October 23, 1932, in Talladega, Alabama. He was a graduate of Westside High School, where he played football. George married his wonderful and lovely High School sweetheart Viola Jones Burroughs; he was wed 58 years into this union. God blessed them with four children: one son and three daughters.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Jones Burroughs; parents, James Burroughs and Susan Stockdale Burroughs; two sisters, Jessie Johnson and Hattie Patterson; seven brothers, Luther T. Burroughs, Billy S. Burroughs, Jimmy F. Burroughs, James W. Burroughs, John H. Burroughs, Rufus Burroughs and Clarence Jones.

George leaves to cherish his memories from his union with his wife: a son, Roderick (Angela) Burroughs of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Susan E. Burroughs of Houston, Texas, Dr. Cynthia (Kenneth) Burroughs of Little Rock, Arkansas and Daphne Bonnette of Natchitoches, Louisiana; his seven grandchildren, Samantha Bonnette, Erica Redford, Dr. Desiree (Jacob) Burroughs – Ray, Roderick Burroughs, II, Wesley Horn, Kendall Burroughs-Ray and Dr. Alexandra Burroughs; and seven great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include: a son, James (Jackie) Rhodes; two daughters, Pamela Bradford and Rhonda B. White; a son, Reginald Bradford; a brother, Benny (Gloria) Burroughs; a sister-in-law, Leola (Cleve) Harris; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

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My condolences to the family! My prayers to all of you. John L Peterson, Jr.

I love grandpa you if it's one thing I took away from you was your fashion. Your suits were always sharp you was always sharp. It's so much I wanna say but I'll keep it short. GRANDPA you will always be remembered by me and your great grandkids and we will always love you...till I see you again grandpa love Wesley

Now that the sun has seem to set on one so very dear, please know a soul who lived so well remains forever near. With sympathy and love always. ~The Pugh Family Thomas, Bettye & Polly

Praying that God will comfort and strengthen you all during this difficult time 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾.

Keeping the Burroughs Family in our thoughts and prayers.
- The Rivers Family Talladega Alabama

My condolences to the family and close friends of George Burroughs. I remember George as a man of an inquisitive nature, and a keen interest in the welfare of his community. I will always remember him for his wit, his intelligence and his debonair appearance. I mourn with you at his loss. May he rest in peace. Charlie Varner, Jr. Montgomery, Alabama

To classmate, Susan and my other neighborhood/childhood friends (Daphne, Cynthia and Pete)my prayers are with you guys. I pray that the Lord will grant you all peace and strength. Love, Fannie Lewis Barnes

Lit a candle in remembrance of George Burroughs. May GOD continue to comfort and strengthen our family during our time of need...R.I.P. Daddy

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