Funeral services for Charles Wesley Burson, 75, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 at Rose-Neath Southside with Bro. Peter Allen officiating. Interment will be held at NW LA Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the funeral home.
Charles was born March 27, 1944 in Orange, TX and went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2019. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a passionate follower of Jesus Christ and served in numerous ministries at New Hebron Baptist Church. He also ran the church bus ministry at Calvary Baptist Church for many years.
Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had a tremendous sense of humor, was curious, had a love for nature, never met a stranger, and always had an encouraging word for others. He was a loyal friend, devoted father, faithful brother, and loved people well.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elsie Burson. Left to cherish his memory are sons, Andy Burson and wife Lacy and Matt Burson and wife Debbie; daughter, Laura Belcher and husband Jason; grandchildren, Hadley, Brooke, Eli, Jake, Emma, Anna, John, and Charlie; sister, Lera Swain; brothers, Jerry Burson and wife Judy and Kenneth Burson and wife Cherry; and numerous nieces and nephews
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hebron Baptist Church.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Christus Highland Cancer Treatment Center.