Michael Anasarha

Burden, Jr.

Mr. Michael Anasarha Burden, Jr., was born on March 15, 1981 to Pastor Michael A. Burden, Sr., and Sherry Thompson Chaney in Thomaston Upson County, Georgia. He received his formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia, where he graduated in the Class of 1999. Michael later attended a trade school, where he received a certificate in Welding and Trucking. Michael accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church. Michael was a self employed 18 wheeler truck driver, whom owned and operated truck #9132 for 20 years.

On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Michael left his earthly home to rejoin his family in the Heavens above. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eddie Joe Burden; grandmother, Mary Ann Thompson, and James McDowell.

He leaves to cherish his memories his son, Caden Kani Burden; daughter, Cashayla Hicks; father, Pastor Michael A. (Debra) Burden, Sr.; mother Sherry (Dwayne) Thompson Chaney; sisters, Jessica (Michael) Andrews, Eboni Burden, Amyia Chaney, and Gerlisa Chaney Shipman; grandmothers, Mrs. Catherine Burden, and Mrs. Ruby Chaney; grandfather, Luther (Eva) Chaney; uncles and aunts, Eddie (Pamela) Burden, James McDowell, Leslie Burden, Mary (Benjamin) McDowell Rease, Stephanie McDowell, and Sharon Zeppenger. He also leaves a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation for Mr. Burden will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 12:00 PM at Will of God Apostolic Church located at 1034 N 2nd Street in Griffin. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Michael A. Burden, Sr., is the Eulogist.