John Lewis Burgess

Franklin, NC - John Lewis Burgess, age 53, of Burgess Road, Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, June 22, 2008 at a Sylva Hospital. He was a native and lifelong resident of Macon County, the son of the late Annie Mae Scruggs Burgess and Wade Burgess, Sr. He worked for the town of Franklin for 15 years. John was a faithful member of Burgess Chapel Church of God and was a friend to everyone he met along the way.

He is survived by his sister, Bea Chavis and her husband, Fleetwood of Franklin, NC. Several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Carrie Mae Stevenson and two brothers, Wade " Rabbit" Burgess, Jr and Don Burgess.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Elder C.W. Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Timothy Chavis, Willis Chavis, Michael Chavis, Greg Hall, Alex Hall, and Danny Breedlove will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends Thursday, June 26 from 6:00-8:00PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.