Jackie Lamar Burgess

Jackie (Lamar) Burgess was born on January 6, 1935, in Atlanta, Ga. was sent to his eternal home on August 25, 2025 in Marietta, Ga. He was the beloved son of Simmie Wimmie and Ella Louise Burgess.

Lamar, attended West Fulton High School, Atlanta Ga. graduated 1953. No absences ; no tardies. He played Jr. Varsity and Varsity football, basketball and baseball. He was President Sophomore year. Vice President Junior year. His senior class voted him

“Most Original”

Served in the Air National Guards for 10 yrs. Worked Simmons Beauty Rest Company 43 yrs. as General Manager.

Lamar was married to his love for life, Madge (Williams) Burgess September 22, 1956. Married 68 wonderful years. He is now in peace and comfort in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, reunited with my precious and loving mom, after her passing 7 months ago, loving brother Tim, family and friends. He loved life. I thank God daily for having mom and dad uniquely, falling in love and blessing mine and Tim’s lives with such loving, caring parents and special, loving grandparents to our son’s Blake and Kole. You have been a true legend of life dad. Scott the boys and I, along with our family have been truly blessed by your dedication, campassion and love. You were truly affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing you. Your journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. Your passing has left a void in the hearts of family, friends, and many more whose lives were touched by you.

Reminiscing your love of Golf. Better known as

“ The Legend “ anyone that played with him, enjoyed the stories and laughter in the day that was shared. His favorite saying while putting

“Bite’m Black Dog”

We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended, but for the way it was lived, and for the profound impact it had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Dad lived a strong Christian faith, his lesson was go to church, take time to pray. Life is not a race but a journey, enjoy life, work hard, be honest, smile, say thank you, forgive, always be humble and kind and say I love you to someone everyday. Well, DAD I LOVE YOU. You and mom were the very best for our special family! Until we see you again, WE LOVE YOU!

Survived by his loving daughter Dedra Kay Sewell,( Scott ) King Sewell Grandson’s Blake King Sewell Timothy Kole Sewell.

Loving family and friends.

Proceeded in death by,

His loving, beautiful wife Madge Laverne Burgess, Timothy L. Burgess

Brother Charles Burgess

Sisters June Wade and Juanita Brown.