Jimmie joined the Navy from 1980-1984. He loved Australia and meeting different friends, especially Hal Evans who is his best friend today. Jimmie worked for Madison Public Schools as head custodian for 27 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jimmie's family was his pride and joy- he deeply loved his children, Jennifer and Jimmie. There are no words to write on how much Jimmie loved his grandchildren, Mackenzie and Connor.
Jimmie always told his family that you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it.
He leaves behind his wife of 40 years, Loreen; his loving children, Jennifer (Colin) Ross and Jimmie Burgess; his cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie and Connor; his loving sister, Mary (Bob); his loving brother, Tom (Lela); and sister-in-law, Janet Burgess; many nieces and nephews; his best friends Hal and Cindy Evans; and his sweet loving dog, Roxie.
A visitation for Jimmie will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Instate will be Thursday, December 19, 2024 from 9:30 am until a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St Jane Frances De Chantal, 38750 Ryan Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310. Burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, Michigan.
