Rufus Clarence

"Rc" Burden

Mr. Rufus Clarence Burden was born on October 5, 1941, to Rufus Clarence Burden and Minnie Dora Burden in Concord, Georgia. He attended Fairfield School in Hollonville, Georgia. RC as he was affectionately called by family and friends, accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age. And was united with Pure Holiness Church of God in Concord, Georgia.

Mr. Rufus Clarence Burden met and married Ms. Dora Lee Mitchell on July 13, 1962, and their union was blessed with seven children. RC was employed by Delta Airlines for 25 years, he retired in 1994. He loved working at Delta so much that he returned as a Contractor through Delta Global Service until 2020.

In his leisure time he enjoyed riding, joking, singing, and passing out fruits and vegetables. The thing that was close to his heart was spending time with his family and friends. He had a laugh that will carry on in life. He loved everyone and everyone loved him.

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Rufus Clarence "RC" Burden's name was called, and he answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Clarence Burden, and Minnie Dora Burden; wife, Dora Lee Burden; son, Virgil Burden; brothers, Jessie Burden, and Willie Fletcher "Pete" Burden; and sister, Dorothy Burden Neal.

Mr. Rufus Clarence "RC" Burden leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his children; Donna (Burner) Shropshire, Chanda (Corey) Jones, Melinda (Tyrone) Matthews, Kenneth (Quin) Burden, Milton Burden and Michael Burden; brother, Linwood (Glenda) Burden; grandchildren; Shareka Ellerbee, Leviticus Burden, Matthew Burden, Chandler Burden, Christopher Burden, Brooke Burden, Chyriese Briggs-Burden, Cymeon Burden, Darius Burden, Serquis Washington, Jamarius Washington, Chandler Durham, Tynijasha Smith and Jaden Smith, and 14 great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss his willingness to help others.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Oak Hill Church located at 100 lakeside Road in Griffin. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Charles Horton is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Burden's Funeral Home, 1512 Williamson Road is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.