Dec 23, 2013

1953 – 2013

James VanEmon Burgess, 60, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 22, 2013.

He was born July 13, 1953, in Canonsburg, a son of Eugene Burgess and Joyce Webster Burgess.

Mr. Burgess was a 1971 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, where he wrestled and competed in the state championship.

He was a mechanic and worked for Ron’s Garage, Al Rogers Garage, and most recently, Donella’s Body Shop.

Surviving are a son, James VanEmon Curtis of Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother, Christopher (Krisanne) Burgess of Chartiers Township; two sisters, Deborah Woods of Washington and Elizabeth (Richard) Jenkins of Fredericktown; many nieces and nephews, Rosylen, Christine, Joshua Fedd, Staff Sgt. Patrick, Benjamin, Shad and Brittany Burgess and Wayne Schmidt; and a girlfriend, Darlene Roble.

Deceased is a brother, Martin G. “Skippy” Burgess.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the time of service, Saturday, December 28, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington.

Memorial contributions can be made to FuneralBill.com.

Additional information and guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.