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Mr. Harry T. Burger

11/12/1929 - 07/07/2021

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Obituary For Mr. Harry T. Burger

Mr. Harry T. Burger, 91, of Beckley, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born November 12, 1929 in Raleigh, WV, he was the son of the late Charlie and Mary Crowder Burger. Mr. Burger was a shoe repairman, custodian for the Board of Education and a member of Welcome Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie; sons, Carl and Milton; brothers, Alfred, Arthur, Layton, Lawrence, Lovey, and James Burger; sisters, Thelma, Lelia Nabors and Leona Calloway. Those left to cherish precious memories are his wife Mary A. Burger; daughters, Shelia Stone of Greensboro, NC and Felicia Burger of Beckley; step-children, Zena Epps of Winston-Salem, NC, Sean Bradley of Washington, DC, and Marietta (Alfredo “Derrick”) Bowden of Woodbridge, VA; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 1:00PM Thursday July 15, 2021 at Welcome Baptist Church 206 Eighth St. Beckley with Rev. Paul Baker and Bishop David Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends, while wearing gloves and masks and observing social distancing, may view one hour prior to the service.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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07/15/2021

Bill York

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21:4‬ ‭KJV‬‬ May you know the Peace and Comfort of Our Lord Jesus Christ as you reflect on the Beautiful Life of Harry. We are among those who knew him but a moment but will remember him for a life time. Bill and Krista York
07/14/2021

Rico Burger

RIP Grandad. You will truly be missed. I love you and you will not be forgotten. Until we meet again. Rest up Grandaddy. Rico Burger
07/12/2021

Sheila Stone

RIH Daddy Love and Miss you so very Much
07/12/2021

Terri Ritchie Brown

To Sheila and family I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I wanted you let you know, I am thinking of you during your time of bereavement With heartfelt sympathy, Terri Ritchie Brown
07/10/2021

Shantara Burger

Grandad, may you now Rest In Peace. You will be missed dearly. Love you always
07/09/2021

Candice pankey

Rest in peace Mr.Harry
07/08/2021

Felicia Burger

Rest in peace daddy. Love you always.
07/08/2021

John Belcher

To the Burger family: I thank God for all the memories that our families have shared down through years. May He continue to Bless and keep you. The Belcher family: John Belcher
07/08/2021

Theresa Manns

Mr. Harry was always a good hearted and great man of God.He was always up lifting you're spirits when you felt down.Lord please send his family comfort and strength today and the days to come.Love y'all Theresa Manns and family