Jim Burleson

Jim Burleson of Bethel Springs, TN was born October 22, 1948 in Longview, WA the son of the late Vester and Lura Moffitt Burleson. He retired from Longview Fibre Company in Longview, WA after 33 years of service. He was a Mason in the Mechanical Department. Jim was united in marriage to his wife Tommie on June 19, 1998 and moved to McNairy County in June of 2001.

Jim loved the outdoors, mowing the fields with his tractors, and playing with his dogs Zeus, Molly, Jack, and Ozzie. He enjoyed attending antique auctions, collecting glass, and various collectibles. Jim departed this life on February 22, 2017 in Jackson, TN at the age of 68 Years, 4 Months.

He is survived by his wife Tommie (Wyatt) Burleson of Bethel Springs, TN; two step-daughters, Brandi King of Portland, OR, Kelly Moore of Bethel Springs, TN; two step-sons, Chad Moore, Matthew Moore; four grandchildren, A. J. Abell, Devin Abell, Cameron King, Parker King; two sisters, Mary Kell of Longview, WA, Betty Jewett of Longview, WA; a host of extended family and friends.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.