Sanford Reid Burgess

Mr. Reid Burgess, age 91, of Gamaliel, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe. Reid was born in Gamaliel on January 27, 1935, a son of the late Hillary Carl and Virgie (Myers) Burgess. He married Wilma Jean (Branstetter) Burgess in December of 1969, she preceded him in death on February 2, 2014. Reid enjoyed working in his yard, spending time with his family, and attending church. He was a member of Gamaliel Church of Christ and graduated from Gamaliel High School in 1955. 

He is survived by one daughter, Donna Burgess of Gamaliel, four sisters-in-law, Mary Burgess, Millie Burgess, Brenda Pruitt (Byron,) and Carol Francis (Coty). A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ray, Mitchell, Veachel, Carson, and Ralph Burgess. Three sisters, Geneva Davis, Amy England, and Buena Kingrey.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel, with burial to follow in the Gamaliel Cemetery. Hershel Cyphers and Lewis Blythe will officiate the services.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 after 4:00 p.m. and again Thursday morning after 8:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gamaliel Church of Christ in memory of Reid.

Pallbearers: Hillary Burgess, Jerry Burgess, Grady Short, Ben Wyatt, Larry Brown, Terry Comer, Jonathan Sheffield, and Jackie Sheffield.

Honorary Pallbearers: Billy and Liz Grissom, Bobby and Mary Lou Chandler, Todd Burgess, Teresa Sheffield, Roger and Judy Rouse, Carol Hall, and Connie King.

Bartley & Sons Gamaliel Chapel is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Reid and his family at this time.