Russ Burgen

Russ Burgen obituary, Lawrenceville, GA

Russ Burgen

Russ Burgen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tim Stewart Funeral Home - Snellville on Jul. 10, 2025.

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BURGEN – Russ Burgen, age 63 of Snellville, GA, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in the Loganville Chapel of Tim Stewart Funeral Home with Dr. Joshua Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Russ served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a loving father and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his son, Corey Burgen of Loganville, GA; daughter, Shelbey Bateman (Kris) of Edenton, NC; three grandchildren, Ean, Kallie, and Gracyn of NC; brother, Andrew Blackwell of Jefferson, GA; sister, Jamie Anderson of TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Purple Heart Foundation at https://purpleheartfoundation.org/ways-to-give/. Arrangements by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 670 Tom Brewer Road, Loganville GA 30052. 770-466-1544. Please sign the online registry at www.stewartfh.com.

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