Andrew Phillip Burden

We are saddened over the passing from this life of Mr. Andrew Phillip Burden (55) a native of Roanoke, Alabama and current resident of 221 Niles Street, Lagrange, Georgia. Mr. Burden transitioned from this life following a tragic accident on Airport Road, Roanoke, Alabama on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

Andrew Phillip Burden was born June 27, 1963 in Franklin, Heard County, Georgia, to the parentage of the late Mr. and Mrs. Luther and Willie Frances (McPherson) Burden. His family of origin included a large number -- ten (10) loving siblings. Four (4) siblings preceded him in death: Luther James (Delois), Roosevelt (Delores), Johnnie R. Bell (Carl T.), and Fannie Burden.

In 1974, the Burden family migrated to Roanoke, where Andrew attended Handley High School and played football. He continued to love football throughout life, especially Auburn football. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was all-around outdoorsman. He also was a huge fan of R & B Music, and enjoyed spending time with family.

Andrew served our grateful nation and was honorably discharged from active military duty from Janury 16, 1981 until February 13, 1982. During his enlistment, he earned the Army Service Ribbon, Expert (Rifle M16), and Expert (hand grenade).

Andrew earned a plumbing certificate and worked professionally as a construction worker with JLD Enterprises.

Andrew transitioned from this life following a tragic accident on Airport Road, Roanoke, Alabama on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

He leaves to cherish many fond memories, his fiance' Carolyn Gray of LaGrange, GA; ten (10) children: Sons: Timothy Holiday (Tiffany), Deandre Gray, Dalvin Kelley, Antonio Atkinson (Sho Porter), Jarvis Atkinson (Crystal), Travis Atkinson (Yolanni) all of Roanoke, AL, Andrew Cannon (Adrian) of Grantville, GA, Nigel Staples (O'NaTara Gordon) of Rome, GA; and daughters: Andrea Cannon of Franklin, GA and Jalissa Burden of Lineville, AL; two (2) brothers: Kenny Burden (Brunette) and Karry Burden (Patricia) of Roanoke, AL; four (4) sisters: Gwendolyn Phillips (Johnny) of LaGrange, GA, Faye Harris (Gary), Jessica Bryant, and Whitley Bryant all of Roanoke, AL; two (2) sisters-in-law: Delois Burden of Fayetteville, NC, and Delores Rhodes of Hogansville, GA; special friends: Andre Banks, Howard Cofield, Jr., and Eddie aka "Jim Dandy" Gipson; thirteen (13) grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.