Rev. Jack A. Burgess, a resident of Hominy, died April 3, 2018 in Hominy at the age of 79. He was born Feb. 23, 1939 in Patton, Missouri to Lester Albert Burgess and Ann (Crites) Burgess. He lived in Henryetta for many years and had moved to Beebe, Arkansas and after his health began to decline He and Vesta moved to Hominy to be near his children.
Bro. Burgess felt his call to preach at the age of 14 and at 16 preached his first revival. He married the love of his life, Vesta Lee Campbell, October 14, 1957. Bro. Burgess served many positions at First Jesus Name Church of Weedpatch, Calif., before launching his first pastorialship in Oklahoma City in 1964. He pastored seven churches with his last being Apostolic House of Prayer in Henryetta in 2003. He evangelized all over the United States and parts of Canada for many years. Along with pastoring, and evangelizing, he mentored several young ministers in prayer, study, and the presentation of Truth. At his retirement he preached occasionally when and where asked. His passion was preaching the Apostolic message and loving people to God.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Betty Campbell and husband Boots Campbell, a brother-in-law Lynn Campbell and an infant grandson, Philip D. Burgess, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vesta Lee Burgess of the home; son, Philip D. Burgess and wife Kim of Owasso; daughter, Julia E. Patch and husband Jason of Hominy; his spiritual daughter, April Davies and husband Nathan of Kerman, Calif.; grandchildren: Blake Burgess, Braden Burgess, Nicole Burgess, Alyssa Mustin, Nanette Reed and Katrina Simental; sister, Shirley Burgess of Hominy; brother, Dennis Burgess and wife Patty of Hominy; aAs well as a host of friends, church family and other relatives.
Viewing for Rev. Burgess will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Integrity Funeral Service. Family will be present to greet friends.
Pallbearers will be, Rev. Darren Smith, Philip Burgess, Jason Patch, Blake Burgess, Braden Burgess, Clay Dawson, and Trace Dawson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at Integrity Chapel with Sister Judy Wainwright and Rev. Gary Legg officiating. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.