Roger Dewell Burleson's Obituary
Roger Dewell Burleson, 79, of New London, NC, passed Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, NC. His memorial service will be 11am Friday, October 27, 2023 in the Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care Chapel of Albemarle with Rev. Ron Loflin officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:45am until 10:45am at the funeral home.
Mr. Burleson was born February 8, 1944 in Stanly County, NC to late Dewell Lagette Burleson and Emma Louise Cagle Burleson. He formerly worked as a self-employed general contractor and later with JB Waddell General Contractors, Charlotte, NC. He loved his animals and spending time with his family.
Roger is survived by his daughter, Tamalla Lum (Randall) of Melbourne, FL; two sons, Scott Burleson of Albemarle, NC, and Nick Burleson (Kelly) of New London, NC; significant other, Nevin Gouda of 20 years and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Mr. Burleson’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave #100, Charlotte, NC 28207.
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