Jimmie Burge

Jimmie West Burge, 76, of Odessa, passed away peacefully at Home Hospice House Saturday, December 26, 2009. He was born October 11, 1933, to Lucy Emma and William Thomas Burge in Mankins, Texas.brbrHe married Barbara Ann Burke on March 6, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Together they shared almost 56 years of marriage. Born to them were two beautiful girls Sharon Kay deceased, and Kim Suzanne; three grandchildren Christi Ann, Wendi Kay and Joshua Cody; and seven great-grandchildren Sharon Paije, Samantha Kay, Rhyan Breanne, Cooper Cy, Hannah Lynn, Kerbi Kay and Flint Lee. His greatest love was his family.brbrAlso cherishing his memories are his brother J.T. Burge and wife Pauline, sister, Virginia Shilanski and husband Al. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his parents Lucy and William Burge; daughter Sharon Kay Flood; brothers Johnnie and Horace Burge; sisters Willie Sissom, Lou Edmonds, and Velma Johnson; nieces Betty and Sabrina; nephews Ricky and Jackie.brbrJimmie served on the cruiser U.S.S. Helena, stationed out of Long Beach, California. He served in the Korean War and received the National Defense Medal; China Service EXT; and Good Conduct Award. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1956 from the United States Navy, he moved his family to Odessa, Texas. There he became one of the first cast-iron welders to service the growing oil field. Some of his passions included hunting, dancing, fishing and spending time at the lake with family and friends.brbrA special thanks to Dr. Tim George, Dr. Joseph Kaczor and the staff at West Texas Cancer Center. Also, appreciation to MCH Radiology Physicians and staff, Home Hospice of Odessa and Dr. J.B. Naidu.brbrVisitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m. Monday December 28, 2009. Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at University Heights Baptist Church, 3737 Tanglewood, Odessa, Texas. Graveside services, with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy, will be held in the Dundee Cemetery in Dundee, Texas on Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. brbrIn lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kay Burge Flood Radiologic Technologist Scholarship Fund at Odessa College.br

Visitation

Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
6801 E. Hwy 80
Odessa, TX  78762
Monday, December 28, 2009
68 p.m.

Service

Funeral Service

University Heights Baptist Church
3737 Tanglewood Lane
Odessa, TX  79762
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
4:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Dundee Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Dundee, TX  76366

Memorial Contributions

http://www.epartnersingiving.com/jimmiewestburge
Odessa College
Odessa, TX  79764