William Gary “Bubba” Burgess, Jr., of Trumann, departed this life Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, TN at the age of 49 years, 3 months and 27 days. Bubba was one of a kind with his rosy red cheeks and big grin. He was always smiling. Bubba had a very contagious laugh and never met a stranger. When he was younger he loved racing his dirt bike and making mud pies with his sister Tracy. In adulthood Bubba fell in love with NASCAR racing and he became a huge Jeff Gordon fan. He loved #24. Bubba loved to hunt and ride his Harley and he loved to shine up his truck and farming. Bubba was a graduate of Trumann High School class of 1994.
Bubba leaves behind his mother, Patricia Burgess of Trumann; his father Gary (Carolyn) Burgess of Trumann; grandmother, Joann Burgess of Trumann; two sons, Tyler (Kasey) Burgess of Greenville, MS, Hunter Burgess of Trumann; two sisters, Tracy (Justin) Davis of Trumann, Camille (Brete) Garland of Fayetteville, AR; two brothers, Kyle (Melissa) Shrader of Bay, AR Brandon (Heather) Shrader of Trumann; former wife and his best friend, Candice Burgess of Trumann and her son Logan; Several nieces including his favorite special sister niece, Jessica (Will) Free of Trumann, Caroline (Justin) Herburger, Ella, Hassie, Evie, and Alice; two nephews, Christian and K.J. and one four legged nephew Waylon; several aunts and uncles, Kim (Phil) Smith (his favorites), Neva, Gina, Debby, Charlie, Fred and Johnny; two of his greatest blessings, his grandkids, Brayleigh Grace and William “Beau”. Bubba loved being a grandpa. He joins his granddad, W.O. Burgess, grandparents Fred and Dolly Whitman and great-grandparents Toad and Annabelle Burgess.
The family will receive friends Friday, November 22, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. A Celebration of life will be Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with the Rev. John Miles officiating. Burial will follow in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Pallbearers are: Jarod Bozart, Justin Smith, Ricky Pruitt, J.R. Coker, Will Free and Don D. Walton. Honorary Pallbearers are: Justin Davis, Charles Simpson, Derek Walton, Greg Cochran, and Brent Henderson.
An online register book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net