William K. “Bill” Burgess

William Klingman Burgess died at his home in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina on March 6, 2021.

Bill was born on February 23, 1936, in Miami, Florida.  He was the son of Samuel Adamson and Madge Blakely Burgess of Kingstree, South Carolina.

Bill attended Davidson College in North Carolina for two years; however, he realized he wanted a career in engineering, so he transferred to the University of South Carolina where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1959.  He accepted a position with the United States Department of the Navy, where he spent 31 years working in the field of Anti-Submarine Warfare.  During his career, Bill received numerous awards in recognition of his performance including the Navy Superior Civilian Service Award.

After retirement, Bill and his wife, Linda moved to Pawleys Island and later Murrells Inlet. During this time, Bill enjoyed days at the beach, fishing in the creeks, spending time with family and friends, and watching South Carolina Gamecock football.  He was a kind, trusting friend and neighbor.  Bill was also a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church in Kingstree, South Carolina.

Bill is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Linda M. Burgess; his sons, Parker Blakely Burgess and Phillip Adamson Burgess, both of Murrells Inlet; daughters, Tracy Ann and husband Ferrell McCollough of Maryland, and Christine and husband Gregory Czumak of Maryland, as well as seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Blakely Burgess and Samuel Adamson Burgess.

Mr. Burgess will be laid to rest 11 AM, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in Williamsburg Cemetery in Kingstree, South Carolina. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N Academy St, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to SOS Care, 5276 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 or at www.soscaresc.org