Charles Everett Burleson, Jr.

Mr. Charles Everett Burleson Jr. was born December 28, 1951, to the union of his parents, the late Mr. Charles Everett “Howard” Burleson, Sr. and Mrs. Emma Cummings Burleson Bratcher. He spent his childhood in Lawrence County, TN, and later in his adult years met his partner of over 39 years, Mrs. Martha Burleson. Mr. Burleson will be remembered as a hard-working man, providing for his family as a block and brick mason and most recently as a sawmill operator for Olive Hill Sawmill. He was of the Christian faith, and being from a musically talented family, would play his guitar with his family and friends whenever they were together. He was a lover of music, especially country and old rock. Music was often a focal point of family reunions and holidays where he often displayed his jovial personality, joking and laughing and enjoying life. He also possessed a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing. However, the moments he cherished most were the memories he made with his family and friends. Mr. Charles Everett Burleson, Jr. passed from this life on February 18, 2026, making his stay on earth some 74 years, 1 month and 24 days.

Those left to cherish his memory include his long-time partner, Ms. Martha Burleson; sisters, Glenda Juarez husband Jesus, Angie Skelton husband Lee, all of Waynesboro, TN, and Karen Haddock; brother, Curtis Burleson of East Prairie, MO; several nieces and nephews; as well as many other family members, friends, and loved ones.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by stepfather, Tommy Bratcher; his siblings, Alvie Burleson, Richard Burleson, Kerry Lee Burleson, Anthony Burleson, and Amy Burleson Moore.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm at the Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC chapel in Waynesboro, TN with Greg Eaton officiating. Burial followed in the Barnesville Cemetery in Summertown, TN.

Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation is honored to serve the Burleson family.