Columbiana, AL – Philip M. Burgess, 80, of Columbiana, AL, formerly of Columbia, SC, died Saturday, April 25, 2020. Born April 17, 1940, he was a son of the late Leslie Carroll and Mary Kearse Burgess. Philip sold organs and pianos as a career, but his true love was performing in his various bands in Columbia, Cayce, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and all over Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Smith Burgess; his children, Philip Mark Burgess (Wendy Whittington), Ashley Burgess Cobb (Adam); grandchildren, Jared Burgess and Chase Cobb, as well as one on the way. His also survived by a sister, Carol Davenport (Alan); a brother, Terry Burgess; and cousins, Helen Elliott (Dale) and Betty Micholowski.
A funeral for Mr. Burgess will be live streamed at 11 o'clock, Saturday, May 2nd and may be viewed by visiting
https://www.shivesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Philip-Burgess/#!/PhotosVideos
. Entombment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel is assisting the family.
Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com
In memory of Phil Bugess
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