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Roger Burbage Obituary

BURBAGE, Roger Entered into eternal rest on the evening of October 2, 2008, Roger Wallace Burbage, husband of Linda Wiggins Burbage. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wallace Burbage are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Sunday, October 5, 2008 at two o'clock in Ashley River Baptist Church. Interment, Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., Downtown Chapel Saturday between five and seven o'clock. Mr. Burbage was born January 2, 1935, in Charleston, SC, the son of Nollie William Burbage and Victoria Elsey Burbage. He was a graduate of St. Andrew's High School and Clemson University and served in the Army Reserve. Roger retired as a Civil Engineer with Southern Naval Facilities Engineering Command. After his retirement, he was employed part time with Avis Rental Cars. He was the youngest charter member of Ashley River Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of Charleston, SC; one son, Wallace William Burbage and his wife Suzanne of Charleston, SC; one daughter, Lisa B. Summers and husband Jason of Jacksonville, FL; three grandchildren, Maggie L. Burbage, Collier B. Summers and Abram W. Summers; one sister, Carole Burbage Mims and her husband Hugh of Charleston, SC; special niece, Michele M. Clark, special grand niece, Ashleigh V. Clark and special aunt, Gertrude Burbage. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 4, 2008.

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Jimmy Keefe

October 24, 2008

Wally,
I am very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Your parents were always very kind and opened their home to me and many other of your classmates at The Citadel. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, Lisa and the rest of your family.

Lillian (Itty) Hunter Dodson

October 11, 2008

I was sorry to hear of Roger's death. I remember him well from our years at Ashley River Church and St. Andrews. My condolences to all his family.

Charles Hammond

October 10, 2008

I grew up on Pearlott St. and built a couple rentals. I spoked to Roger on a couple of occasions and appreciated the insight he bestowed upon me.

Lisa Cash Cook

October 9, 2008

Dear Wally,
I just learned of your father's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, your Mom, and Lisa at this time. I have the fondest memories of him from many years ago. He could always make me laugh! May God bless you all at this sad time.

Lewis & Nancy Diley

October 6, 2008

The friendships we make in out lives are so important. The friendship the Diley family has had with the Burgage family has been so meaningful to us all. We thank our Lord for Roger's life. What a special person he was.
Love to Linda, Lisa, Wally, Carole and their families. Our prayers are with you.

Buddy & Margaret Puckhaber

October 6, 2008

Dear Linda,

We were sorry to learn of Roger's passing. He was a good friend and we will miss him. We would have been sure to attend his services, but we were out of town.

Buddy & Margaret

"Rick" Diley

October 6, 2008

"Charlie" was a true inspiration and a great mentor to me .. I thank God that he was there for me while my own dad was away at sea. He will be missed .. yet I smile with the fact that he's in Heaven with Mommie-O and at peace. I wish that same peace ... that passes all earthy understanding to Linda, Wally, Lisa and all the many people Roger touched in his like.

October 6, 2008

To Ms Gertrude - We know how much you loved Roger - so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers... Tara and Matt and all your friends in the Admitting Office.

Jackie "Hendricks" Pfister and Family

October 5, 2008

Our Deepest Condolences go out to the Burbage family! Mr. Burbage was a wonderful man! My children and I lived in one of the rental properties where him and Mrs. Burbage were always so good to us. This news came as a shock, but we know he is in God's Hands NOW. His kindness will be a legacy to all of those lives he touched!

Many Blessings,

Ann Detyens

October 5, 2008

Wally,
We were so sorry to hear of your father's death. I know your wonderful memories will comfort you during this difficult time. We are thinking of you, Suzanne and Maggie.

Milton & Carol Adams

October 5, 2008

Our deepest sympathies are with you. We both worked with Roger for many years at SOUTHDIV and have wonderful memories of him. He always seemed to have a pleasant word and a bright smile on his face for everyone.

Dennie Barwick Innes

October 5, 2008

To the family, especially Carol:
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Roger. I have very fond memories of the years spent growing up in Ashley River. I was two months old when the church was chartered and always felt like I was a charter member too! Our families were so close for many, many years. Roger was always so pleasant to be around. He will be missed.

Wayne Queen Edwards

October 5, 2008

I went to school with Roger(St. Andrews) and Ashley River Baptist also. He was my bus driver on the old "Diamond T" I know he will be missed by all his wit and good humour were the things I remember most. My heart to yours in this time

Joe Cunningham

October 4, 2008

Linda & Lisa, I grieve with you at the loss of Roger. I have very pleasant memories of working with him. God bless you both!

Joe Cunningham

Johnny Squires

October 4, 2008

To Roger's Family,
I worked with Roger at Avis and enjoyed getting to know him.Will miss him on our trips.
Sincerely,
Johnny Squires

Marion & Pat Mosely

October 4, 2008

We have such wonderful loving memories of Roger. We will so miss our classmate and dear friend. Our deepest sympathy goes to Linda, Wally, Lisa, Carol, Hugh and his entire family.

Karen Sillivant Dilbeck

October 4, 2008

Linda, Wally, Lisa, Carol and Hugh
We are so shocked and saddened to hear about Roger. Wow, what a JOY he was to be around. ALL of us will have such great memories of him, his sense of humor and his generosity!
Blessings and love,

Sherri Ranta

October 4, 2008

Linda,
Thinking of you and your family.
Love Sherri Clayton Ranta

Marie Charles

October 4, 2008

Linda, Wally and Lisa......I am so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of all of you. It was certainly a blessing for our family to live next door to you.

Steve & Belinda Hovanec

October 4, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Kim Lenhart

October 4, 2008

With many fond memories, I'll remember him always. May God bless you and keep you during this most difficult time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lois - Laney Porter

October 4, 2008

Dear Linda,
So sorry I read about your husband. My prayers are with your family at a time like this.

Felton Knight

October 4, 2008

Lisa, you and Roger were true and kind professionals that I had the good fortune to work with at Souther Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. I extend my sincere condolances to you and your family.

kenneth and Jo-ann mcdowell

October 4, 2008

we are son sorry for your loss, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mandy Hancock

October 4, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss, and will keep you in our prayers.
Love you all dearly!

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