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Charles Burbage Obituary

Charles "Rusty" Burbage II CHARLESTON - Charles Roessler Burbage II, 71, of Charleston, SC, passed away in the early afternoon of Oct 10, 2022. Born and raised in Charleston, SC, Rusty was the son of Charles Burbage and Helen Deedrick. He was previously married to Gina Burbage. An avid fan of music, he traversed the 60s and 70s, attending every notable music festival. He hitch-hiked from Folly Beach to Woodstock, and even appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. A barber by trade, Rusty cut hair for more than 50 years, touching the hearts of everyone he encountered. He is survived by his son, Ross, who was his world. Memorials may be made in Rusty's honor to the American Cancer Society. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2022.

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