Robert Theron Burgess

Robert "Bobby" Theron Burgess, Sr., 83, of Stone Mountain, passed away on June 6, 2014. He was born on March 22, 1931 to Theron and Doris (Coile) Burgess he graduated Woodrow Wilson Law School and went on to work for DeKalb County Police Department where he retired as Chief after 45 years of service.
He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police, He was ultra conservative, loved America and DeKalb County and never lived more than 3 miles from the DeKalb County Court House. He was preceded in death by his First Wife, Betty B. Burgess, father, Theron S. Burgess, mother, Doris C. Burgess. Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley Burgess, three sons, Robert Theron and Kathy Burgess Jr. of Dacula, GA, Joel S. Burgess of Decatur, GA, David B. and Kayren Burgess of Dacula, GA; two Step Daughters, Sandy Pendley, Terry Pendley; Step Son, Robby Lanier; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 11:00 am at the Avondale First Baptist Church, with Dr. J. Truett Gannon, officiating burial will follow at Melwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 08, 2014 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Monday, June 09, 2014 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at A.S. Turner and Sons, Decatur, GA.



Funeral Home:
A.S. Turner
2773 N. Decatur Road
Decatur, GA
30033