Robert Alexander Burgess, Sr.

Robert Alexander Burgess, Sr. 77, of Spartanburg, South Carolina passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Rosecrest Retirement Community in Inman, South Carolina. 

Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina on June 6, 1947, he was a son of the late Mont A. Burgess and Ruth (Jennings) Burgess.

He retired as a truck driver after 34 years of dedicated service, was a member of the Whitney Masonic Lodge #264 and was a Shriner.

He is survived by one son, Robert A. Burgess, Jr. of Spartanburg, South Carolina; one daughter, Mia Delores Watson of Duncan, South Carolina; one sister, Sandra Jo Steadings of Pauline, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Shane Robbins, Tommi Burgess, Blake Burgess, Ashley Breckenridge, Kimberly Burnham and Chuck Cordell; and four great grandchildren along with a very special friend, Ruth Campbell and his lifelong friend, Paul Burgess. 

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Westwood Memorial Gardens, 6101 Reidville Road, Moore, South Carolina 29369 with Rev. Daniel Duncan officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.