Rickey Eugene "Rick" Burgess, Sr. Obituary (1957

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Rickey Eugene "Rick" Burgess, Sr. Mr. Rickey Eugene "Rick" Burgess, Sr., age 61, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on January 16, 1957 in Madison, Indiana. He was the loving son of Willie and Betty Robbins Burgess. His mother died when he was nine years old and he was raised by his step mother, Edna Turner Burgess. He spent his early years in Trimble County and later in Jefferson County and graduated in 1976 from Madison Consolidated High School. He also attended many trade schools for his certifications as a machinist. Rick was united in marriage in 1979 to Diane Meadows. This union was blessed with a daughter, Julia and sons, Rickey, II, and Marcus. He worked at Kawneer in Carrollton for 20 years as a machinist. On February 6, 1999 Rick was united in marriage to Lolita Belinda Veliz in Carrollton, Kentucky. Rick was proud that his son, Rickey, II had joined the Marines and also that his step son, Caleb was serving in the Army. Rick was baptized and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Madison. He was currently employed with Century Tube Mills in Madison as a machinist for the past 21 years. He loved racing, especially NASCAR, IU Hoosier Basketball, mowing his lawn and really enjoyed working. He was a devoted husband, loving son, dad, pawpaw, brother and friend. Rickey died on Friday, October 5, 2018, at his home in Madison, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service Video A LOVING FAMILY Rickey will be missed by his loving wife of 19 years, Lolita Belinda Veliz Burgess of Madison, Indiana; his loving daughter, Julia Burgess and her companion, Rocky Rojas of Carrollton, Kentucky; his loving sons, Rickey Burgess, II and his wife, Paige of Bedford, Kentucky, Marcus Burgess and his wife, Amanda of Madison, Indiana; his loving step sons, Joshua Ashby and his wife, Brittany of Milton, Kentucky, Warrant Officer, Caleb Ashby stationed in Texas; his grandchildren, Kali, Kayne, DJ, JuJu, Gracie, Ollie, Rikilynn, Jamen, and Jade; his step granddaughter, Ryliegh; his father, Willie Burgess of Milton, Kentucky; his brothers, Ronnie Burgess of Madison, Indiana, Benny Burgess and his wife, Joanna of Madison, Indiana; his sisters, Ranee Muntz Wilson and her husband, Rodger of Madison, Indiana, Tracey Burgess Austin of Trimble County, Kentucky; his brother in law, Leo Veliz and his wife, Karen of Mckenzie, Tennessee; his sister in law, Laura Duensing and her husband, Tim of Lansing, Michigan; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Robbins Burgess, died in 1968, his step mother, Edna Turner Burgess, died in 2010, his sister, Rita Burgess Poe, died in 2016, and his brother in law, Jerry Austin, died in 2009. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at 11:00 a.m., by Pastor Chris White at the Milton Baptist Church, 10076 Hwy 421 in Milton, Kentucky. I VISITATION (ALL VISITATION IS AT THE CHURCH)Friends may visit Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Milton Baptist Church, 10076 Hwy 421 in Milton, Kentucky. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Cards are available at the funeral homes. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com div style="width: 100%; text-align: center;">Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments