William Forrest Burleson, 66, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral service for will be Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Gunter officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Hartselle City Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the funeral home.
Bill was born in Hartselle, Alabama on December 25, 1949. He graduated from Morgan County High School in 1968. He graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and also received his Master’s Degree in Education in 1972, both from the University of Alabama. He was a retired farmer, who especially loved growing a large garden and raising horses. He grew up as a member of First United Methodist Church in Hartselle. He was preceded in death by his parents: Forrest Emory and Mary Nell Ballew Burleson, and his grandparents: Jonathan Orr Burleson and Mary Josephine Witt Burleson and William Logan Ballew and Linnie Godfrey Ballew.
Survivors include:
One Son:
Jonathan Forrest Burleson
One Brother:
David A. Burleson (Anne)
Two Nephews:
Aaron A. Burleson and
Forrest E. Burleson
One Uncle:
Arville Runager
Pallbearers will be Family & Friends.
In lieu of flowers: Family requests that you make a memorial donation to your favorite charity.
