Norman Kenneth Burgess

Norman Kenneth Burgess, 91, of Morganton passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.  Born in Spartanburg County, NC on January 17, 1930, he was the son of the late Terry David Burgess and Jane Marie Fowler Burgess.  Norman was a member of Mt. Home Baptist Church.  He sang in the choir at First Baptist Church and in the regular and senior choirs at Mt. Home Baptist Church.  Mr. Burgess worked as store manager at John Graham Clothing in Morganton and Spartanburg.  He later worked at Lazarus and 100 West Union in downtown Morganton.  He worked a total of 58 years in downtown Morganton.

Norman is survived by his sons, Ken Burgess (Emy), David Burgess (Audrey Carswell), and Brian Burgess (Rhonda); grandchildren, Andrew and Dustin Burgess; step-sons, Tim Guffey (Pam Hull) and Donnie Guffy (Janice); step-grandchildren, Alicia Goodman Guffey, Allison Guffey, Josh Guffey, Tim Guffey, II, Spencer Guffey, and Paige Guffey; and step-great-grandchildren, Noah Goodman, Marlo Bachelder, and Kearsten Guffey.

In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Glass Burgess; second wife, Barbara Capps Burgess; daughter-in-law, Robin Burgess; and step-son, Dennis Guffey.

A celebration of Norman’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, June 25, 2021 at Mt. Home Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Gamble officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

In lieu of flower, donation can be made to Burke Hospice & Palliative Care or Mount Home Baptist Church.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.