of Benton, AR
August 29, 1942 - January 23, 2022
Johnny Ralph Burgess passed away January 23, 2022 at home in Benton, Arkansas. He was born August 29, 1942 in Houlka, Mississippi to Dorothy Luella Luther Burgess and John Felix Burgess as the oldest of seven children. He married the love of his life, Ruth Ann Sweet of Archie, Missouri, on November 20, 1965. He served in the US Army, was a journeyman tool and die maker, and started his own machine shop, JB Molds, in Alexander in 1986. He was very active in Northside Church of Christ and enjoyed golf, reading, and spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Kenneth David Burgess, Larry Dale ''Bubba'' Burgess, and Henry Michael ''Mickey'' Burgess. He is survived by siblings Bonnie Sue Brown of Houlka, Mississippi, Zadie Ruth Bailey (George) of West Point, Mississippi, and Richard Lee Burgess (Ronnie Sue) of Houlka, Mississippi, his wife, Ruth Ann Burgess, sons Johnny Burgess II (Kristie Olson) of Little Rock and Michael Burgess (Beth Webb) of Mabelvale, grandchildren Ryan Burgess, Ally Burgess, Miles Burgess, Samuel Olson, Porter Gregory, and Trevor Gregory, and many, many in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was loved and will be missed by all. A visitation will be held at Northside Church of Christ in Benton on January 31, 2022 from 4:00 pm. - 6:00 pm. and memorial services will be held at the church on February 1, 2022 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. His request was that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Southern Christians Children's Home or to Corin Read Christian Camp.
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37 Condolence(s)
Stacey (Jones) Dannenbrink
Monday, February 14, 2022
Mike,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Beth and Miles during this time.
MICHAEL BENTON
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Johnny was a kind, gentle man in my association with him. We had a mutual sense of humor from the start of our acquaintance. May the family find comfort in knowing our prayers are with them now.
gary and donna howell
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
A temporary separation is still painful for those left behind, may you find comfort in knowing that John is with GOD in a place that knows not sorrow or pain. GOD BLESS you and the family as they continue life's journey one day at a time.
Stacey (Jones) Dannenbrink
Monday, January 31, 2022
Mike,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Beth and Miles during this time.
Tom Matthews
Sunday, January 30, 2022
It was a pleasure to know John. My prayers are with your family as you celebrate his life. REST IN PEACE JOHN. TOM MATTHEWS
Larry Wood
Sunday, January 30, 2022
I'm sorry for your loss! My condolences to you and your family!
Jody, Andrea, Noah, & Adam Styles
Friday, January 28, 2022
Ruthie, Our love & prayers go out to you at this time. We loved you both. May God wrap HIS arms around you & your family at this time, & bless you with peace, comfort, & strength. The Styles
Debbie Pettit Langford
Friday, January 28, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss! Johnny Ralph was a sweet man! I love yaws family..
Roxanne Loftin
Thursday, January 27, 2022
My heart goes out to you all with the loss of John. He was a wonderful man, kind and gentle. You will continue to be in my prayers!
Anupa Koti
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Sorry for your loss. My deepest Condolences to you and your family
Rachelle & Holt McConnell
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking and praying for your family during this time.
Toni Sullivan
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Ruthie,
Sending thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family. May our Lord give you all peace and comfort.
Toni
Sandra Grinder
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Ruthie,
I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. You two have always been some of our favorite people. He was always so kind to Stan and me. Praying for you and your family. Sandra and Stan
Tim Judd
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Ruthie, Johnny, &Mike:
Beverly & I extend our condolences to you. John was a fine Man, true Christian, and always brought a smile w him. I know he is in a better place. He is not suffering anymore.
Love,
Beverly & Tim Judd
joan book
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Michael Garner
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Mike and John your dad was a great friend and customer for many years. He was always the ultimate gentleman and a great tool maker. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Tommy Washington
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss our prayers for the family and friends
A class mate l always looked up to while we were in school
Marilyn & Joe Van Arnam
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all the special memories and great times. Loosing a loved one is never easy, but you will get through it and remember John is in a much better place now.
Danny Ford
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Rest in Peace Johnny. Johnny's in a much better place now. Prayers for you and your family
Patricia Camp
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Prayers and condolences to Johnny’s family and friends. One of the finest individuals I have ever known.
Patricia Camp Dorsey
Kenny & Carmen Peterson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Aunt Ruthie & Family,
Uncle John will be missed for sure! What great memories we have of his smile, his teasing in love, his generosity & outreach to everyone including those he didn't know. A true servant of God! What a legacy he has left for all of us to try and live up to. We love you all!
Gregory and Kellie Holder
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Praying the memories in your head and you share with others fill some of the emptiness in your hearts and knowing too that whether husband, father, brother, grandpa, uncle or dear friend - the heart is full of joy from knowing and being around him. God be with these family and friends as the grieve the loss of a wonderful man and hope for an eternal future together in your time.
Susan Rogers
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Ruthie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have not seen you and Johnny for 30+ years, but I remember your kindness to others and to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin and Sharon Pledger
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you .
Connie Cox Truhett
Monday, January 24, 2022
Ruthie , my prayers have been with you and all your family during these difficult times . I know God will see you through it all. Connie Truhett
David, Crystal, Autumn, & Austin Young
Monday, January 24, 2022
We will miss John dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bob Haywood
Monday, January 24, 2022
Thinking about you during this time. John was such a good guy!
Jimmy Bearden
Monday, January 24, 2022
Rest In Peace to my best friend I will miss you very much â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
Yolanda Roy
Monday, January 24, 2022
Mike- I am so sorry for your loss! May God comfort you and your family in this time.
Debbie McDonald
Monday, January 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Wasn’t around Johnny Ralph often but always enjoyed seeing him. Prayers for all the family.
Teresa Harris Stevens
Monday, January 24, 2022
Mike and family I am so sorry for your loss I know he will be so missed until we are all together again.May God bless you all.
Prayers
Teresa
Paul Burgess
Monday, January 24, 2022
May your memories give you peace and he rest in peace. Bless the family for your loss.
Paul C Griffin
Monday, January 24, 2022
So sorry for your loss Prayers for the Family. (RIP) Johnny
James Mayberry
Monday, January 24, 2022
Sorry for your loss he will surely be missed. I sure did enjoyed being with him while working at church camp,and the trips tornadoes and hurricanes relief l know his good work was pleasing to a lot people
Sue Edwards
Monday, January 24, 2022
I’m so sorry about the passing of John. He was always so friendly and I know he will missed by All of his family.
Rachel Beauct
Monday, January 24, 2022
With deepest sympathy for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Brenda Sasfai
Monday, January 24, 2022
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