of Greenbrier, AR

September 4, 1950 - April 27, 2019

Leslie Wassell Burgess was born on September 4, 1950 in Little Rock to Wassell L. and Jean Burgess. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

As a young man Les was an outstanding basketball player and enjoyed playing guitar with his cousin Gene. A particularly wonderful memory is how his dad enjoyed hearing him play Greensleeves.
Les was an avid reader and late in his life he found pleasure and inspiration in writing poetry for each member of his family. As his mother's eye sight faded he was a special help to her, reading scripture and devotionals. This enriched both their lives.
He had a kind heart and never met a stranger.

He is survived by his mother, Jean Burgess, his sister Sue (Ron) Tilley, his brother Ross (Sharon) Burgess, nephew Doug (April) Tilley, great niece Hannah Tilley, and great nephew Tanner Tilley, all of Greenbrier, and several cousins who loved him as well.

Les was preceded in death by his father Wassell L. Burgess and his niece Rebecca Diane Tilley.

Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Springhill Baptist Church. Visitation will be one-hour prior at 10:00 AM at the Church with Burial following at Springhill Cemetery.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
115 South Broadview
Greenbrier, AR  72058
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com