Apostle John Henry Burgess

Apostle John H. Burgess son of the late Johnny and Josephine Burgess was born September t23, 1948
in the city of Walterboro SC. Apostle Burgess was united in Holy marriage to Leatha Mae Burgess on
August 9, 1971, and to this great union four children were born and raised with love. John D. Burgess, Tashia M. Burgess and Timothy A. Burgess preceded him in death.

He graduated from Colleton County Schools. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Armed
Forces for a short period of time, leaving with an honorable discharge. He then continued to pursue and
accomplish a degree as a Radiologist Technician and was employed by Colleton County Regional Hospital
until his retirement. Apostle Burgess also accomplished a degree and certification as an HVAC technician.

At the young age of 27 years old, Apostle Burgess dedicated his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. In 1983, He
answered the Pastoral call and was the Founder of Miracle Temple Church. Many souls were saved,
healed and delivered under this ministry. Apostle Burgess loved the Lord with his whole heart and lived
an exemplary life of discipline and devotion to the Kingdom of God and righteousness. He was avid
Bible Scholar and went on to further his knowledge at William L. Bonner Bible College. Apostle Burgess
answered the call to Apostleship in 2021 and founded The Everlasting Kingdom of God of the Household of God Organization.

Apostle John H. Burgess heard the call from heaven, and he answered on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Burgess, sister Ruth Ella Siders two, brothers-in-law Nathan Williams and Ezekiel (Sallie Mae) Aiken.

He leaves behind a legacy of love to be carried on by those He is survived by, His wife, whom he loved
dearly, Leatha Mae Burgess and son Andre R. Burgess both of Walterboro, SC. Also, two brothers Pastor
Sherman (Mother Hannah) Gethers, Annette Garrett, all of Ritter, SC, Deloris (Pastor Adrian) Pickett of
Jacksonville Florida, Elder Asbury (Evangelist Linder) Burgess of Green Pond, SC Deloris Koger of Ritter,
SC, Inez Francis of Green Pond SC, Sister-in-law Eliza Barnes of Charleston, SC, Rosemary Williams and
Juanita (James) Williams all of Newark, NJ, Albertha Lavoil-McDuffie of Baltimore, Maryland, Sharlean
(Gary) Simmons of Walterboro, SC, Linda Aiken of Santee, SC, LaVanda (Vincent) Gregory of
Summerville., SC, ten grandchildren, six great-grand, along with a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, church family and many caring friends.

Apostle Burgess truly loved His family, and well as His church family. Mother Lila Burgess is a faithful and
devoted church Mother of over 40 years and has been very instrumental in guidance, growth and
development in His walk with Christ. We have truly been blessed by God to have been carefully and
strategically assigned such a loving and wonderful Saint that we called Apostle, Pastor, Husband, Dad,
Granddad, Great Granddad, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and our Friend that constantly displayed Galatians
5:22-23 but the fruits of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Although He has taught us many lessons, one of
His favorites was to have Trust, Faith, Believe, and Depend on Jesus. Now is the time for us to practice what He has taught, preached and lived according to.

Apostle John Henry Burgess will truly be loved and missed. Take Your Rest Good and Faithful Servant.

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