5100 Interstate 30 (at US-69), Greenville, TX75402

R. C. Burgin, Jr.
September 6, 1939 - June 4, 2024

R. C. Burgin, Jr.

R. C. Burgin, Jr.

R. C. Burgin, Jr. of Greenville, Texas, passed away at home surrounded by his family, June 4, 2024, at the age of 84 after a long battle with Leukemia (CLL).

He was born September 6, 1939, to Rose C. Burgin, Sr. and Irene Marie Williamson in Hunt County, Texas. R. C. lived a full life and will be remembered as a cherished and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather as well father-in-law.

After college, he started work at E-Systems where he eventually retired after 40 years of working in various management positions. He was a member of the Golden K Kiwanis of Greenville, where he volunteered in all their outreach programs including Meals on Wheels and contributed to multiple construction projects. He loved family and family gatherings, all-things University of Texas, and his favorite hobby, camping with their fur babies, family and friends.

RC was a devoted husband of 61 years to Kay Burgin; proud father of Susan Boydston and husband, Doug of Sanger, Texas; Sharon Beard and husband, Kerry of Arlington, Texas and Sheila Linden and husband, Timothy of Greenville, Texas; cherished brother of Joe Bob Burgin and wife, Linda of Sulphur Springs, Texas; beloved grandfather of Josh & Jeremy Boydston, Avery Beard Singleton & Emma Beard Lauer and Jacob & Jason Linden; and loving great-grandfather of Avery & Maddison Boydston, Cooper & Jude Boydston and Aria Singleton. He will be dearly missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial gift to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society www.mygiving.lls.org

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Condolences(3)

  1. Carol Spindle
    RC was always a good person. Worked with him at E-Systems. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kay and family!
  2. Tony Hughes
    So sorry to hear about RC. He was a friend and coworker for many many years. He will be missed.
  3. Sherri R Felkel
    RC was an amazing boss, mentor and friend. I don’t believe I ever met a sweeter man. I am so very sorry to the family for their loss. Getting older isn’t fun at these times in life. I love y’all.
    Sherri Felkel
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