Don Wesley Burgess, 66, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Lebanon, Mo., passed away Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Mercy Hospital of Springfield, Mo.
Don is survived by his two sons, Ricky Don Biggers (Mary Ann), and Brandon Cody Burgess all of Lebanon, Mo.; two grandchildren, Karsyn Taylor Biggers and Caleb Wesley Burgess both of Lebanon, Mo.; his siblings, Elaine Tasker-Amos (Jim), Jackie Haffer, all of Lebanon, Mo., Cheryl Oursbourn (Barry) of Stoutland, Mo., Virgil Burgess (Darlene) of Sedalia, Mo., Kenneth Burgess of Grandberry, Texas, and Sharon Handley (Red) of Lebanon, Mo.; his faithful K-9 companion, MAX; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends that were an extension of Don’s family.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Virgil Burgess, his mother, Juanita Faye (Jemes) Burgess, one brother, Robert Burgess, one niece, Kimberly Elaine (Keller) Billington, and one nephew, Kenneth Don Burgess.
A visitation was held Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., until time of service at 2:00 p.m., in the Memorial Chapel of Richland.
Burial followed in the Wet Glaize Camp Ground Cemetery, Hwy. 7 by Ozark Fisheries, Stoutland, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Don Wesley Burgess may be left at the Memorial Chapel of Richland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com
