James A. "Bubba" Burger

James A. “Bubba” Burger, 77 of Laurel, MS went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ Monday, February 10, 2025 at his home after suffering a heart attack. He was born August 15, 1947 with his twin sister, Grace Helen Burger Blakeney, at Boone Clinic in Laurel. He graduated from West Jones High School. He is survived by his twin sister, Grace Helen Burger Blakeney; sons, Jason and Adam; daughter-in-law, Annie; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by three cousins, Dolores Flint of Ellisville, Shirley Garris of Laurel, and Susan Garris of South Carolina. James “Bubba” was preceded in death by his grandparents, William, Finnie Burger, Dallas James Wells, and Phenie Jane Fortenberry Wells; father, Lum Burger; mother, Eunice Wells Burger Holloway; and step-father, George W. Holloway. He is also preceded in death by brothers, William Harold of Laurel, Bernice Raymond of Laurel, twins Leon Don and Ray Von “PeeWee” of Texas, Billy Harold of Laurel and Johnny Carol of Laurel; sister, Mary Katherine Burger Herrin of Texas; brother-in-law, Roy D. Blakeney of Laurel; niece, Grace Michelle Blakeney Stout of Laurel; nephew, Timothy D. “Timmy” Blakeney of Pennsylvania; and his ex-wife, Rolunda. He enlisted in the Army on January 29, 1969 and was part of the early separation of overseas returnees from Vietnam on September 4, 1970. He received the honorable Army commendation medal, bronze star medal, national defense service medal, and two Vietnam service medals. James was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 480. He worked as an electrician all over the USA. He loved to go fishing and hunting. Fishing at MR King Lake was his favorite. Visitation and services will be at Florence Church, 39 McFarland Road, Heidelberg, MS Thursday, February 20, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and the life celebration will follow at 10:00 a.m. with interment at Florence Cemetery. Memory Chapel is in charge. Brother Mickey Kelley will officiate. Pallbearers will be Jason Burger, Adam Burger, Tristan, Burger, Shaun Burger, Michael Everett, and Tony Reeves. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

James A. "Bubba" Burger

August 15, 1947 - February 10, 2025