Michael Burress

Michael "Mike" Edward Burress age 47, of Crumpler, NC died on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mr. Burress was born on July 24, 1964 in Haywood County to Edward Dee and Betty Reavis Burress. Mr. Burress was preceded in death by his grandparents. Mr. Burress was a member of Calvary Free Will Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family and his church family. In his free time he enjoyed fishing. Mike was always a witness to people he met along life's journey. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Sonny P. Thomas. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday prior to the service. Mr. Burress is survived by: His wife: Gina Davis Burress 1 son: Brandon Burress and wife Holly of Rugby, VA His parents: Edward & Betty Jane Burress of Candler, NC Maternal Grandfather: Felbert Revis of Candler, NC 1 brother: Edward "Eddie" Burress and wife Robin of Airden father and mother in-law: Buck & Mary Davis of West Jefferson several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to High Country Healthcare System Hospice, PO Box 421 Jefferson, NC 28640 or to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Burress's arrangements.