Mr. Kenneth Ray Burgess, age 87 of Jefferson, NC died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at his home. Mr. Burgess was born March 7, 1920 in Ashe County to the late Ellis and Jane Carpenter Burgess. He was married for 66 years to Faye Dishman Burgess. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 3:00 PM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Carl Hart and Rev. Steve Viers. Burial will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Tuesday, June 12th at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. Burgess is survived by: Wife: Faye Burgess 3 sons: Kenneth Wayne, Ricky and Dicky Burgess all of Jefferson, NC 7 daughters: Rachel Trivette of West Jefferson, NC, Wilma Padilla, Mary Fuentis, Donna Farmer, Linda Baker, Kaye Rash & Judy Testerman all of Jefferson, NC. 1 brother: Otto Burgess of Kannapolis, NC 1 sister: Ida Severt of Jefferson, NC 20 grandchildren, 26great-grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews also survive. You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.