Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 4
To everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under heaven- a time to be born, and a time to die… a time to weep, and a time to laugh: a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Douglas Brian Burdette, 56, of Charleston formerly of Elkview went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 25, 2014, at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Hospital. Doug fought a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Doug was born on January 15, 1958 to John Clarence Burdette and Tevan Faye Harper Burdette. He was a 1977 Graduate of Herbert Hoover High School and had a 2-year Medical Assisting degree from Everest Institute.
He began his working career a Purity Baking Company. When purity Baking Company closed its doors, Doug became an independent motor carrier with the Charleston Daily Mail for over twenty years. Later he was a security guard for Security America at Columbia Gas Transmission where he met his wife, Margie Stutler Phillips. He was employed by the Kanawha County Board of Education as custodian/cook until he became too ill to work in 2013. Doug also was a twenty year member of the Nitro Moose.
Preceding him in Heaven are his beloved mother, Tevan Faye Harper Burdette; his paternal grandmother, Emma Price Burdette Medley; and his maternal grandmother, Orvie Harper Hunt and many cherished aunts and uncles.
Left behind to cherish his life is his beloved wife, Margie Stutler Phillips Burdette of Charleston; his loving father John C. Burdette, of Elkview; his sister Sharon L Burdette of Elkview; his special niece, Angie Tavon Gardner of Elkview, and his only remaining aunt, Oreda Burdette Harper of Lakeland Fl.
Also to cherish his memory are his step- sons Eugene Kelly (Linda) Phillips; Walter Earl Phillips; Joseph Dale (Darlene) Phillips Floyd, of Virginia and step daughter, Virginia Katherine (Garland) Conner and many step-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Barbara (Richard) Jones, of Sissonville; Shirley (David) Hughes, of Charleston; Geneva (Don) Lacy, of Cabin Creek: and brother-in-law, Dallas Stutler and Barbara Smith of Clay. Doug had many cousins located all over the US who were with him in prayer during this struggle: Nora Burdette Tanner, Michele Burdette Harper, and Diana Harper Stricklen, of Lakeland FL; Omer Scott Burdette, of Phoenix, AZ; Kathy Burdette Shirley, of Houston TX; and Teresa Burdette Gilley, of Tulsa, OK; Judy Burdette Thomas and Debbie Burdette Staats, of Sissonville, WV. Doug never knew a stranger and had many lifelong friends. He loved working on automobiles and truly enjoyed cutting grass and weed eating and going to the beach and just being outside. He met every challenge in his life head on and was never a quitter.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Hospital for their outstanding care and support during this difficult time. Doug appreciated the nurses and support staff who always enter his room with a smile and provided him with excellent loving care. He was fond of Carla who took him under her wing and to nurse Kitty Prowse who was with him during his final days.
The Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Cathedral of Prayer Southern Baptist Church, 2326 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302 with Pastor Kevin Norvell Officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday August 26, 2014 from 6-8 PM at the church. Entombment will be following the service at Elk Hills Memorial Mausoleum, Big Chimney, and WV.
There will be refreshments following the graveside service at the Cathedral of Prayer Church, Charleston
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House West at Thomas Hospital or to a private Charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made to www.haferfuneralhome.net
Hafer Funeral Home 50 N Pinch Road Elkview WV 25071 is in charge of arrangements.

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