Eddie J. Burger, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born in Wolf Creek, NC on March 15, 1932. He was a Veteran, serving in both the US Army and the US Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen A. Burger; parents, Fred R. and Anna Lucille Burger; and sisters, Jeanette Woosley and Juanette Mitchell.
Survivors include his son, Kenneth Burger (Juli); son, Michael Burger (Meredith); daughter, Lori Ann Sparks (Jeff); grandchildren, Mandy Burger, Dakota Burger, and Mikayla Burger; step-grandchildren, Megan Sparks and Mason Sparks; and great grandchildren, Samuel Mann, Joseph Mann, Austin Hale and Blakelee Hale.
The family will receive friends at from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, 2-19-20 at Chattanooga Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel. The funeral service will be in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, February 20th at 1:00 pm followed by interment with military honors at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Please share your memories of Eddie Joe with the family at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com . Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 8214 E. Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
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