Jackie Allen Burgess

Rev. Jack A. Burgess, a resident of Hominy passed away Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 in Hominy at the age of 79. He was born February 23, 1939 in Patton Missouri to Lester Albert Burgess & 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, Oklahoma 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 continued with passion in the calling God placed on him until the end. He married the love of his life, Vesta Lee Campbell, October 14, 1957. That bond remained strong for 60 years.

Bro. Burgess served many positions at First Jesus Name Church of Weedpatch, California 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.

Bro. Burgess was a comedian! He loved to make people laugh by telling and making up funny stories. His humor and desire to make people smile continued right up to the end.

Bro. Burgess's life not only revolved around the church, but his family. His wife, children and grandchildren were his joy! His brother and sisters his foundation, his nieces and nephews, his sunshine. He loved BIG!

His life was a true representation of God's word! He valued each and every friendship and again, loved BIG!

Even after Alzheimer's wiped memories and sometimes familiar faces, his wit remained quick and on point. He remembered God was the source of his strength, comfort and a place of eternal rest. God's word was embedded in his heart and remained clear.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love the appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV

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;
One son, Philip D. Burgess & wife Kim of Owasso;
One daughter, Julia E. Patch & husband Jason of Hominy;
His spiritual daughter, April Davies & husband Nathan of Kerman, California;
Grandchildren, Blake Burgess, Braden Burgess, Nicole Burgess, Alyssa Mustin, Nanette Reed & Katrina Simental;
One sister, Shirley Burgess of Hominy;
One brother, Dennis Burgess & wife Patty of Hominy;
As well as a host of friends, church family & other relatives.

Viewing for Rev. Burgess will be from 5-8pm, 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, & Trace Dawson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at Integrity Chapel with Sister Judy Wainwright & Rev. Gary Legg officiating. Interment will be in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.