On the morning of January 8, 2022, our hearts were deeply saddened by the passing of our Beloved Brother, Uncle, and Cousin Otis Burgess Jr. affectionately known as "SonnyBoy".

He was born March 18, 1945, in Sussex County to the late Otis Sr. & Ida Burgess.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gladys Jones.  He attend Sussex County Public School and was a devoted member of Lily of the Valley Deliverance Center, Waverly, VA.

He was employed for many years as skilled labor at Preston Harrell Welding in Waverly, VA. Otis enjoyed going to all local churches in the community sharing his peppermint candy with his sisters and brothers in Christ.  Otis enjoyed riding his bike and drinking Pepsi.

He leaves to cherish his memory thirteen siblings, Mary Johnson(Leon), Barbara Jackson, Gloria Spencer, Helen Shaw, Gladys Graves, Bettie Turner(John), Sheron Burgess, Patricia Burgess, Sandra Wooden(William), James Burgess, Curtis Burgess(Azieb), William Burgess(Carlissa), and Kenneth Burgess; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and many others too numerous to name.  Otis will be missed but we know he is resting and watching over us.

Public Viewing for Mr. Burgess will be 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday, January 14, 2022, at Peace Funeral Home.

A Celebration of Life Graveside will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, VA.

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