of Harrison, AR

January 9, 1947 - December 24, 2018

Bill Gene Burge, age 71, of Harrison, was born in Harrison January 9, 1947, died Monday, December 24, 2018. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Lex and Hester (McFerrin) Burge.

Bill is survived by his wife, whom he married June 3, 1967, Betty Burge; his son and daughter-in-law, Stacy and Laura (Massey) Burge; his grandchildren, of whom he believed in spoiling, Ty Gene Burge, Jaker Burge, Bo Burge and Pandy Burge; his twin sister; Barbara Burge Robinson; and several nephews.

Bill was a member of Mary Mother of God Catholic Church and was a strong believer in his Faith. He was a lifelong math teacher, coach and farmer. On November 2, 2018, his Lady Goblins won the 10th state Cross Country title for Harrison. Bills athletes had won approximately 35 state Track and Cross Country rings for the Harrison Golden Goblins. Bill loved his ''kids/girls'' and if you knew him at all, you would know that any successes he had were attributed to the Lady Goblins. As for the ''farmer'' side, he would always tell you he had new and used cows for sale!

Visitation was Friday, December 28, 2018, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Funeral mass was private.

Interment was in Compton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 1614 Maplewood Road, Harrison, AR 72601 or the American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com