Jimmy E. Burgess

James Edward "Jimmy" Burgess, father, grandfather and firearms enthusiast-peacefully passed on Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Midlothian, TX. His last few weeks were spent in the home of Jonathan and Meghan, surrounded with immeasurable love. Meghan ensured that his transition of leaving his earthly home and arriving to his heavenly home was peaceful and most comfortable. Jimmy was born in Waxahachie, TX on April 3, 1951, he was the son of the late Dorothy Helen McKennon and Glenn Wilson Burgess, Sr. He was a graduate of Venus High School, he found his calling in machinery where he worked for Conveyors, Inc. for 31 years. Jimmy will be remembered for his love of hunting and fishing. As a member of the Arlington Sportsman Club he grew to become an avid firearms collector. He enjoyed countless hours of watching westerns, the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys. He also loved playing cards, dominoes and going to Country Western dances with Mary Lou and friends. He enjoyed his mornings drinking coffee and making a big breakfast spread. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and Mary Lou. He was preceded in death by his sister, Gwendolyn Mitchell, brother, Glenn "Rusty" Burgess, Jr. and nieces Tracy Baird, Sherry Harden and nephew Christopher "Bradley" Burgess. Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Midlothian Funeral Home Pastor-Bennie Leonard ~ In Our Hearts Forever ~ James Edward "Jimmy" Burgess April 3, 1951 - January 5, 2019 Survived by Children Jason Byers and Amy Jessica Payne and Jeremy Nichole Burgess Jonathan Burgess and Meghan Grandchildren Aubrey and Mallory Byers Makala Burgess, Jordyn and Logan Payne Nathan Coffey and Isaac Graciano Brendon, Bailey, Kylee, Karlee and Bradley Burgess Siblings Dalton Burgess Billy Mitchell, Brother-In-Law Significant Other Mary Lou Goff And a host of Family and Friends