Jerry Ray Burleson, age 72, of Spruce Pine, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
Born January 21, 1951 in a log cabin in Avery County, he was the son of the late Clarence and Carrie Burleson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joann Buchanan and brother, David “Buddy” Burleson.
Jerry was a member of Altapass Baptist Church. He was known for his devotion and desire to attend service faithfully and his love for God. He enjoyed being outside and mowing the yard. His pride and joy were his grandkids; but, he was extremely proud and protective of his great-grandchildren, whom he called “his babies”.
Left to cherish his memory is his love of forty-eight years; Linda Burleson, two beloved daughters; Amanda and husband, David Buchanan, Jenny and husband, Jason Millsaps, both of Spruce Pine; five grandchildren; Melissa and husband, Ryan Bryant, Tiffany Buchanan, Josh Buchanan, Dakoda Millsaps, and Layton Millsaps; three great-grandchildren; Timothy, Raelynn and Mylan and one due in June. Several extended family members are also left to cherish his memory.
A time to support the family, share memories, and receive friends will be Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Webb Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday, February 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Altapass Baptist Church with Dr. Marcus Benfield and Rev. Steve Williams officiating. Interment will be held in the McKinney Gap Cemetery.
The family would like to invite friends to visit and share memories at the home of Amanda and David Buchanan on Barney McKinney Road in Spruce Pine.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to; Hospice and Palliative Care of the Blue Ridge, 236 Hospital Drive, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 www.hospiceblueridge.com or the local chapter of the Gideons, P.O. Box 611, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 www.gideons.org/donate
Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com, selecting Jerry Burleson’s name and then you may sign his guestbook.
Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Burleson and is honored to be serving the Burleson family.
Mr. Burleson’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing
