Augustus Burden

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Visitation Schedule
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
Friday, August 28, 2015
6-8 pm
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller Funeral Home Chapel
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Saturday, August 29, 2015
1:00 pm
Cemetery
Bean Cemetery
County Road 241
Gamaliel, AR  72537
Augustus Burden

of Mountain Home, AR

July 29, 1932 - August 26, 2015

Augustus (Gus) Burden age 83, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015, in Mountain Home. He was born July 29, 1932 in Madisonville, Kentucky to William and Verta (Forbes) Burden. On February 28, 1957, he married Mary Jean Summers in Madisonville. In 1972, they moved permanently to Mountain Home, where Gus established his own business as a well-driller, serving Baxter and surrounding counties. He was a member of the Christian Church of Mountain Home.

Gus was an avid reader, lover of poetry and worker of crosswords. He enjoyed good food, but was particularly notable for his passion for dessert. He was known to ask ''what's for dessert,'' rather than what's to eat. Family fondly remembers that he had a tremendous sense of humor, was inclined to enjoy blue-grass music and ardently loved his family.

Gus is survived by his wife, Mary Jean of the home, three sons, Alan, Matthew and Ian, all of Mountain Home, three daughters, Jessica Davis (Timothy) of Decatur, Illinois, Kelly Jackson (Jimmy) of Hensley, Arkansas and Tanya Brainerd of Maumelle, Arkansas. Eight grandsons, Clint, Jesse, Samuel, Daniel, Erbey, Phillip, Drake and Cole and one granddaughter, Celeste, as well as 3 great grandchildren and one brother, Charles all survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015, at Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Gene McCoy officiating. Interment will be in Bean Cemetery. Visitation with family will be 6:00 8:00 pm Friday, August 28, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home.

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Bill Burden
Princeton, KY
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Saturday, August 29, 2015

I was remembering the times we were able to get together as a family when we were young. Uncle Gus would always show me respect and include me, in something going on. We enjoyed watching the nice tribute video. He will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all. Love, Bill Burden and Family.

Dianna (Talley) Roller
Gassville, AR
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Saturday, August 29, 2015

Kelly,
So sorry for the loss of your father. It is difficult to lose a parent. Keep all the good memories of him close. Please accept my condolences. You have my sympathy.
Dianna (Talley) Roller
MHHS Home Economics teacher

cathryn summers
FORT SMITH, AR
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Friday, August 28, 2015

I remember how much Gus loved to read. He read mostly non-fiction books. He recommended many good books to me. He's the person who got me interested in true crime books. Gus had a quick wit and was never at a loss for words. Sorry I can't be with the family tomorrow. Love to all. Cathy.

Darci Domerese
Mountain Home, AR
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Friday, August 28, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Shirley (Dolly) Summers
Benton, AR
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Great brother in law. See you on the other side. God bless the Burden family. Love you all.

Suzy Lloyd
Maumelle,
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Tanya- Prayers for you and your family. I've heard many stories about your family. It is time now to celebrate his life and hug and love on the ones left here on earth. Love to all of you. Suzy

Gene McCoy
Mtn. Home, AR
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

One topic we commonly shared in conversation was St. Louis Cardinals baseball. I enjoyed his quick wit and easy personality. Our condolences to the family and our praise to King Jesus, Whose victory over death provides hope for all who belong to Him.

Anna Mae holland
Mtn. Home, AR
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Gus and dad where great friends and I think could get into trouble if left unsupervised Ha Well heaven beware! Their under a shade tree shooting the bull. His memory is clear now and he will know his loved ones again someday. Our prayer to this wonderful family.
Darrell & anna Mae Holland