Billy Burgess

Billy James Burgess, 51, of Spartanburg SC passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 1, 2020. "The man. The myth. The legend." Billy will always be remembered for his love for family, friends, and fast cars. He lived an audacious life full of adventure. He loved to snowboard, scuba dive, dredge, drag race, and so much more. But there was nothing he loved more than his sons. Billy would say, "They are the best thing I've ever done in my life." With unwavering determination and stubborn grit, Billy built a life for himself that far surpassed his humble beginnings. To say he was a hard worker is an understatement, he had a drive, determination, and strength that people admired, also, a resourcefulness to learn trades and skills that lead him to work around the world. No matter where life took him, his home was always in South Carolina, where his boys reside. He treasured the time spent with his sons sharing his passion for fixing and trading cars. It was in those moments he imparted his wisdom not only for fixing and trading but the importance of hard work. If you were fortunate to know and love Billy, you would have known a man of extraordinary quick wit that could turn any conversation into laughter. He lived life by his rules, was a loyal friend, amazing sibling, a cool uncle, a wonderful father, and a strong son. Survivors are his two children, Billy Burgess (K'Leigh), and Jesse Burgess of Spartanburg SC; two grandsons, Asher (6), Atlas (3), and twin granddaughters, Hartleigh and Hadlyn (1); mother Oleva "Kathy" Kinder and brother, Johnny Kinder of Spartanburg, SC; two sisters, Lisa Lancaster (Curtis) of Spartanburg SC, and Michelle Harris (Ron) of Brunswick, GA. He was predeceased by his father, Captain Harry Burgess of Brunswick GA, grandparents, Bill and Oleva Smith of Spartanburg SC, and Frank and Florence Burgess Hortense, GA. Join us in an informal Celebration of Life for Billy Burgess. As many of you know, Billy loved good food in the company of good friends. Come enjoy some BBQ and raise a glass to Billy as we gather to remember his remarkable life on Thursday, October 8, 2020, between 1:00-3:00 PM at The Lodge at Lake Bowen Commons, 7116 Highway 9, Inman SC 29349. Text or call 864-809-6268 for assistance. For the health and safety of all attendees, remember to practice social distancing, self-monitoring, and self-quarantine. Because of Billy's untimely passing, the family asks for remembrance gifts for his grandchildren, i.e., cards, letters, pictures, classic sports car memorabilia that honor their grandfather's life legacy, in lieu of flowers. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Billy James Burgess please visit our Sympathy Store.