Morytt James

Burden

Mr. Morytt James Burden was born on June 24, 1960, to the union of James Otis and Burnett Burden in Atlanta, Georgia. As a child, he was incredibly adventurous and curious. There was never a dull moment with Morytt. He was always the type to jump into his endeavors, and as he continued to grow, those adventures continued, eventually convincing his younger siblings Pam, Tonya, Ewon, and Tony to join in his antics. Everyone on Ardley Road and in the family's Southwest Atlanta neighborhood knew the Burden crew and big brother Morytt, was the ringleader.

Morytt received his formal education at Southwest High School. He was an active member of the football, soccer, and baseball teams. To know Morytt was to absolutely love him. He was arguably one of the coolest and most "Fly" guys to grace Southwest Atlanta and the other paths he cross. After graduating high school in 1978, Morytt took his talents to Carrollton, Georgia, and furthered his education at the University of West Georgia. At West Georgia, Morytt continued to dominate the field as a student-athlete. His reputation for being the cool guy he was, followed him to college, and he soon became affectionately known as "Fly", a nickname that followed him throughout the rest of his life.

As he navigated through his adult life, Morytt was the epitome of a hard worker. His career at Medline Industries spanned 25 years. As an entrepreneur, he was the co-owner of Burden Movers, which he helped develop from the ground up with his father, whose footsteps he proudly followed. He spent countless weekends moving families across the state and country. He dedicated himself to maintaining and expanding the family business, which made his parents incredibly proud.

Outside of work and his other endeavors, Morytt was, most importantly a dutiful Husband, Father, Son, and Friend. He was the right hand man to his father and would do any and everything his Mother asked him to do, at the drop of a dime. Morytt never met a stranger, and he was a favorite friend and cousin to many. His charismatic personality and charm caught the attention of his beloved wife, Tiffany, with whom he was united in holy matrimony on April 8, 2011. To their union, his youngest Daughter Nylah was born, making him a "Girl Dad" yet again, which was perhaps his favorite title. Morytt was an exceptional Father and provider for his family, and he deeply loved each of his "Princesses," as he affectionately referred to his daughters, Daphne, Marcya, Jazmine, Nylah, and bonus daughters Kyndall and Ebony. His girls and two granddaughters, Raven and Mckenzie, were his pride and joy.

When he wasn't on the move with Burden Movers and spending time with family, Morytt spent much of his leisure time rooting for the home team. He rarely missed a Falcons or UGA game. He instilled home team support in his family and experienced the exhilaration and the agony of defeat that goes along with supporting Georgia teams until recently when his beloved Georgia Bulldogs won the National Football Championship, a feat that gave Morytt bragging rights moving forward. Still, no matter how the season was going, he was always right there front and center to cheer his teams on. Morytt was also a dedicated member of his community. He was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in 2014, again continuing his Father's legacy as a member of the Plymouth Rock Lodge #86, where he served alongside the men in his family, including his Baby Brother and best friend Tony, Brother-in-Laws, and Nephew. Morytt lived his life to the fullest. Whether he was cruising the city in his beloved Bentley or traveling with his family, Morytt made sure he enjoyed the fruits of his labor.

On June 24, 2023, while vacationing with family for his 63rd birthday, Morytt departed this life. Morytt will live on through the legacy he has created within his family business and the lives he has touched. Morytt is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents- Nina Mae and Clarence Burden, his Maternal Grandparents- Jimmie Lou and Clarence McDowell, and several close Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

He leaves to cherish his memory, the love of his life, his Wife, Tiffany; Daughters Daphne (Tarell), Marcya (Solomon), Jazmine, Nylah and bonus Daughters, Kyndall and Ebony; Granddaughters Raven and Mckenzie; his beloved Parents-James "Otis" and Burnett; Siblings Veronica "Sharon " (Kenneth), Pamela (Michael), Tonya, Ewon (Finnie), Antonio "Tony" (Sonya), and Janika; Aunts Sylvia and Dian (Jerome); Uncles Charles (Betty), Perry and Frank Burden; Father and Mother in-Love- James and Edna Washington and Sister in-Love Kelly McClendon (Christopher); as well as a host of Family & Friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Alfonso Dawson Mortuary located at 3000 MLK, Jr. Drive SW in Atlanta.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM at West End Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 845 Lawton Street, SW in Atlanta. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery located at 1173 Cascade Circle SW in Atlanta. Rev. Regynal Eppinger is the Eulogist.

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