OBITUARY: Jim Burroughs

Jim Burroughs, 79, of Winter Garden, went to be with our heavenly Father on Oct. 3, 2024.

Jim was born on Aug. 13, 1945, in Orlando, Florida. He is the son of the late Robert and Anna Burroughs. Jim was a loving husband of 45 years to Mary (Tucker) Burroughs.

Jim was in active duty in the Navy for two years. He was in telephone work for 56 years, retiring from Bell South after 30 years. He retired to help coach his daughter’s softball team. He then worked as a telephone contractor for AT&T for 26 years.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for 45 years. He was active in the nursery and the AWANA program.

He was a very hardworking man and loved by his coworkers. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He coached his grandson's little league team and other teams. He loved taking care of the fields at Winter Garden Little League. He also loved attending little league All Star games, and district and state championship games.

He enjoyed fishing and had many fish fries for coworkers and friends at his house. He was an avid gardener. He grew vegetables, sunflowers and zinnias.

Besides his loving wife Mary, he is survived by two children, Robert Burroughs and Jenny Burroughs; three grandchildren, Austin Griffith, Abby Griffith and Bella Burroughs; one brother, Dean Burroughs.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Dale Burroughs and David Burroughs.

The family will have a get together in remembrance of Jim at a later date.

Jim's funeral arrangements are in the caring guidance of Winter Oak Funeral Home.