James Burgess, age 89, was born on August 10, 1935 to the late Henderson and Ida (Wyatt) Burgess in Crossville, TN. He passed away on September 10, 2024 at his home in Crossville. He had several jobs throughout his life. He was a manager in the auto department for Montgomery Wards, a welder for General Motors, and enjoyed working on cars as a backyard mechanic. James’ favorites hobbies were gardening, hunting, and riding his horse. He loved sitting on the porch watching the world go by and was always the life of the party.

James is survived by his wife- Edna Smith Burgess; children- James L. (Susan) Burgess, Tracie Burgess, and Mitch Burgess; sisters- Christine Turner and Duane Turner; grandchildren- Christopher, Jason, Travis Jr., Starr, Jordan, Alicia, Dustin, and Destine; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife- Tip Burgess; children- Dallas, Travis, and Cathy; 5 sisters; and 1 grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. from 12-2pm, with a Graveside service to follow in Burgess Cemetery. Bro. Craig Ward will officiate.