Albert Manning Burgess

Albert Manning BurgessPickens, SC

Mr. Albert Manning Burgess, 87, of Pickens, husband of the late Sara Breazeale Burgess, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital - Downtown.

Albert was born in Spartanburg County, SC on November 9, 1928 to the late John R. and Rachel Redden Burgess. He retired from Ryobi as a lead set-up man and in his free time enjoyed fishing, watching the Carolina Gamecocks, and watching the Atlanta Braves play baseball. Albert loved the Lord, and his family, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and a member of Roanoke Baptist Church.

Mr. Burgess is survived by a son; Rickey Burgess (Polly) of Pickens; a sister; Grace B. Robinson of Pickens, and two grandchildren; Chuck Patterson and Samantha Tate. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren; Emerald "Tater Bug" Tate, Jazmayn "Rambo" Tate, and Cheyanne Patterson; and a step brother-in-law; Donald Porter of Pickens.

In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter; Tammy Burgess; three brothers; Glover Burgess, Coleman Burgess, and Alton Burgess; five sisters; Octavia B. McGaha, Vera B. Jackson, Wilma B. Coefield, Virginia B. Mote, and Joann Burgess; and a great-grandson; Joshua Patterson.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in the Chapel of Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, 305 W. Main Street, Easley. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday prior to the service from 1:00 PM until 2:45 PM.

The family is at the home of Rickey and Polly Burgess.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home - Downtown, which is assisting the family.