Birth date: May 24, 1932 Death date: Feb 13, 2020
Mr. John "Jay" Charles Burgess, 87, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Caremoor Retirement Center in Kannapolis. He was born on May 24, 1932 in Union County, NC. He was a son of the late Stanley Washington Burgess and Gr Read Obituary
I first met Jay when I was 18 and went back home to North Caroline for the first time since moving away at 10 years old. I remember he let me drive 'the good car' on the long driveway which was excellent fun for 18 year old me. Although Jay wasn't my paternal Grandfather I did still think of him as my Grandpa. I felt so lucky and blessed that Jay got to meet his great grandson 'Tiger' Tiernan a couple years ago. Tiernan loved the nickname 'Tiger' that Jay gave him and only liked it from Jay. I remember Jay taking Tiernan on a ride on the lawnmower which Tiernan still talks about now. He loved Tiernan so very much and I am so grateful they got to spend time together and Tiernan will always remember how his Grandpa loved him so. I loved learning about Jay's life, it was so interesting and he was an inspiration as even when unwell he still got up and got on with things. I am so happy that my Grandmother got to spend some wonderful years with a wonderful man and that I got to be a part of his life too.
Uncle JC you were a great example of a good man. You and Uncle Boyce taught me a lot and I will miss you both. Our prayers are with all the family. Thank you for your service in the Army and for being a great role model. Daryl and Barbara Williams
