Mr. Carl Luther Burge age 85, survived by wife, Janet Brooksie Fannin Burge, entered into rest Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Carl was a 1955 graduate of Carter City High School. Following his graduation, he went to Washington, DC, where he was employed with the FBI for two years before returning home to his roots.
Carl was an avid NASCAR and University of Kentucky basketball fan. He loved his Fords and would be sure to let you know. Carl could fix anything, as he knew motors and vehicles better than anyone. Carl was a lifelong truck driver, and also a skilled clay miner, where he worked tirelessly and faithfully for over 60 years. He loved his wife of 65 years, his family, and adored his grandchildren. His family and his work were his everything.
Carl put up a tough fight after a long hard battle with cancer and pulmonary fibrosis, in which he suffered for several years.
Carl was preceded in death by daughter, Carlon Sue and son, Timothy Alan Burge; mother and father, Charlie and Lillis Burge; sisters Pauline Burge, Myrtle Cline and Judy Carte; brothers Roscoe, Steve, Skip, WF, and Arnold Burge; and sister-in-laws Teresa Hensley and Linda Burge.
Carl is lovingly survived by daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Leo Valandingham; one grandson, Josh and Amber Burge; two great grandsons Bryson and Brylee Burge; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws; Dorothy and Paul Webb, Phyllis and David Tabor, Shirlene and Vernon Messer, Ronnie and Tammy Fannin, Frances and Jimmy Webb, Keith and Debbie Walker; three brothers Elwood and wife Wanda Burge, Ronnie Burge, and Bob Burge; sister-in-laws Dottie Burge, Teresa Burge, and Ruth Ann Burge.
Services will be conducted by his nephew Terrell Webb and family friend Rick McGlone on Tuesday March 22, 2022. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service at 12 p.m. Burial will be held at Bethel Cemetery.
Pallbearers, which will carry Carl to his final resting place will be: Karen Valandingham, Leo Valandingham, Micheal Burge, Jeff Burge, Keith Walker, Rick McGlone, Jerry Ramey, Bill Bush.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is caring for all arrangements for Mr. Carl Luther Burge.
