It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, John Carl (Yank) Burgess, age 96 of Winfield. He passed away peacefully at the Northwest Medical Center in Winfield, Alabama on the night of November 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Jackie Burgess.

He was born on May 18, 1928 in Rock City, Alabama, to John and Dreusilla White Burgess. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Willie Weeks and Ethel Pate, and his brothers, Marlin Burgess, Claude Burgess and A. Burgess.

Mr. Burgess is survived by two daughters, Carla Burgess and Greta Burgess, and two sons, Barry Burgess and Kevin Burgess, and his grandchildren, Kelly Black, Amy Wyatt, Tyler McGee, Brandi McDowell, Brittany Sellers, Emileigh Burgess, Alleigh Burgess, Annika Horne, and fourteen great grandchildren. He loved them all immeasurably and was known to all of them as Granddaddy.

He was a Shriner and a member of Winfield Mason Lodge #304. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He was an avid Alabama football fan.

Funeral services for Mr. Burgess will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. service time at the funeral home.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Burgess family.