Charles Burger

Charles Burger

Charles Leland Burger, age 89, of Copperhill passed away at his home Sunday, July 4, 2021.

Charles was born October 12, 1931, in Copperhill, to the late Elmer Charles Burger and Grace Reba Johnson Burger. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. After returning from his service, Charles worked for Hill Casket Company in Chicago, Illinois. After returning to the Copper Basin area, he worked for the Tennessee Copper Company, and later, he worked at Collis Feed and Seed for 10 years. He was active in his faith at Bethlehem Baptist Church serving as a deacon, secretary, treasure and playing the guitar. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Joyce Trantham and Joanna Gmeiner.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Mary Catherine Burger of the home; children, Ronald (Reba) Burger of Marietta, Georgia, and Marty (Terri) Burger of McCaysville, Georgia; grandchildren, Eric Burger, Joel (Kimberly) Burger, Mark Burger and family, and Jordan (Whitney) Burger; great-grandchildren, Liam Burger, LilaKate Burger, and Max Burger; and sister, Jean Kennedy of Copperhill.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 7 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill Chapel with Reverend Jeremiah Jack and Reverend Randy Johnson officiating. Music was provided by Champ Prince.

A family graveside service took place Thursday, July 8, 2021, at noon from the Zion Hill Cemetery with military honors provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard. The gentlemen that served as pallbearers were Marty Burger, Joel Burger, Jordan Burger, Levi Roberts, Randy Johnson and James Whitener. The family requested the following gentlemen to serve as honorary pallbearers: Champ Prince, Reece Johnson, Noel Kennedy, Eric Burger, Mark Burger, Larry Collis, David Trantham and Tim Trantham. The family visited with friends at the funeral home the Wednesday prior to the service from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Flowers were accepted for the service, however, if you would like to make a memorial contribution, the family has requested those to be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Mission Fund.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.

Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements.