1938
David
2014
David LaFayette Burdette
May 3, 1938 — March 7, 2014
David Burdette, Jr.
Easley
David LaFayette Burdette, Jr., 75, husband of the late Nora Farrell Burdette, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Spartanburg, to the late David L. and Catherine Bogan Burdette, he worked as a truck driver and in the machine shop at Red Arrow Products for twelve years but retired from CapsCo. David was a loving fianc�, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who enjoyed fishing and writing poetry. He has had several poems published, as well as put to music. David was a former Vice President of a company, an inventor and lived a life of adventure as a jack of all trades but master of none.
He is survived by his fianc�, Patricia Dimsdale; a son, David Michael Burdette (Phyllis), of Greenville; two daughters Tamria Stines (Joseph), of Easley and Nora Jean Dickerson (Billy), of Powdersville; a brother, Floyd M. Burdette (Ruth), of Travelers Rest; three sisters, Dolores Cameron (C.L.), of Stafford, VA, Mary Jo Johnson (Bobby), of Marietta and Sandra Long (Robert), of Fayetteville, NC; his former wife and good friend, Doris Reynolds; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and his shih tzu puppy, Jasper, "his little redneck buddy."
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Sybil Brown.
Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Crosswell Apostolic Church.
The family is at their respective residences.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
"INSIDE THE GATES"
You'll close your eyes the final time
Your soul will leave this world,
Then you'll grace the throne of God
As you pass thru gates of pearl!
Once inside those Jasper walls
Your soul will begin to sing,
Joining in with a heavenly host
Giving praises to your King.
No withered limbs will hinder you
As streets of gold you walk,
You'll sit beneath the tree of life
As to Jesus you will talk!
As he talks, you'll understand
The mysteries of this life,
Why the Father called you home
Leaving children and a wife!
Then he'll place upon your head
A sparkling, shining crown,
You'll be dressed in royal robes
As loved ones gather around.
Hand in hand on bended knees
All heads will lift to sing,
Sweet holy praises to the Lord
For he is King of Kings!
God will hear as you sweetly sing,
"My God how great thou are,
For he is the lily of the valley
The bright and morning star!"
Meanwhile we whom are left behind
Will prepare to follow you,
Staying strong thru God's great love
We'll meet when our life's thru!
David L. Burdette
Easley
David LaFayette Burdette, Jr., 75, husband of the late Nora Farrell Burdette, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at Baptist Easley Hospital.
Born in Spartanburg, to the late David L. and Catherine Bogan Burdette, he worked as a truck driver and in the machine shop at Red Arrow Products for twelve years but retired from CapsCo. David was a loving fianc�, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who enjoyed fishing and writing poetry. He has had several poems published, as well as put to music. David was a former Vice President of a company, an inventor and lived a life of adventure as a jack of all trades but master of none.
He is survived by his fianc�, Patricia Dimsdale; a son, David Michael Burdette (Phyllis), of Greenville; two daughters Tamria Stines (Joseph), of Easley and Nora Jean Dickerson (Billy), of Powdersville; a brother, Floyd M. Burdette (Ruth), of Travelers Rest; three sisters, Dolores Cameron (C.L.), of Stafford, VA, Mary Jo Johnson (Bobby), of Marietta and Sandra Long (Robert), of Fayetteville, NC; his former wife and good friend, Doris Reynolds; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and his shih tzu puppy, Jasper, "his little redneck buddy."
In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Sybil Brown.
Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Crosswell Apostolic Church.
The family is at their respective residences.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
"INSIDE THE GATES"
You'll close your eyes the final time
Your soul will leave this world,
Then you'll grace the throne of God
As you pass thru gates of pearl!
Once inside those Jasper walls
Your soul will begin to sing,
Joining in with a heavenly host
Giving praises to your King.
No withered limbs will hinder you
As streets of gold you walk,
You'll sit beneath the tree of life
As to Jesus you will talk!
As he talks, you'll understand
The mysteries of this life,
Why the Father called you home
Leaving children and a wife!
Then he'll place upon your head
A sparkling, shining crown,
You'll be dressed in royal robes
As loved ones gather around.
Hand in hand on bended knees
All heads will lift to sing,
Sweet holy praises to the Lord
For he is King of Kings!
God will hear as you sweetly sing,
"My God how great thou are,
For he is the lily of the valley
The bright and morning star!"
Meanwhile we whom are left behind
Will prepare to follow you,
Staying strong thru God's great love
We'll meet when our life's thru!
David L. Burdette
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