Deleon Clarke

Burroughs

Mr. Deleon Clarke Burroughs, age 91, a native of Whatley, AL and a resident of Grove Hill, AL was born September 18, 1925 to the parentage of the late Gilford Burroughs and Carrie Louise Callier Burroughs. He departed this life September 11, 2017 at Rush Hospital, Meridian MS.

He was a faithful member of Wilson Chapel AME Church of Grove Hill, AL until his health failed. Mr. Burroughs was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy, having served his Country from October 10, 1941 until December 20, 1943.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Franklin Burroughs; a daughter, Carrie Burroughs, a grandson, Damion Burroughs, and three brothers, Robert Burroughs, Leland Burroughs, and Ronald Burroughs.

He will be cherished in the hearts of his loving family; devoted wife of 70 years, Axie Roper Burroughs of Grove Hill, AL; two daughters, Kimberly Burroughs of Chicago, IL, and Shelia Abd'Allah of Naperville, Illinois, seven grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 1pm until the 2pm service at Wilson Chapel AME Church, 135 Carter Drive, Grove Hill, AL 36451, Rev. Benjamin M. Lightner, pastor and eulogist. Military rites at graveside. Following burial in Wilson Chapel Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church. Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.