The Rev. Robert Earl Burgreen, age 88 of Blairsville, GA, formerly of Lovejoy, GA., passed away on Friday September 20, 2019 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital following a brief illness. Bob was born on June 2, 1931 in New Haven, CT., the son of the late A.L. & Zella Burgreen. He is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Burgreen.

Surviving Rev. Burgreen is his loving wife and best friend of 27 years, Lauren Burgreen of Blairsville, GA., and his sister, Zella Forsythe, of Raytown, MO.   Bob is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark & Anna Burgreen of Augusta, GA., and Michael & Leslie Roscoe of Bethune, SC. Several grandchildren also survive, Diana & Peter Martinez, Caroline Burgreen, Derek & Becka Turner, and Stephanie Turner. Bob also had three great-grandchildren:  Michael Martinez, Victoria Martinez and Charlotte Turner.

Bob was ordained a Priest in 1957 and served in the Episcopal and later in the Anglican Church until 2019.  He enjoyed woodworking, making others laugh with his wicked sense of humor, and loved the mountains in Georgia where he lived for the past five years.  Bob attended St. Luke’s Church in Blue Ridge, GA.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00am at St. Luke’s Church in Blue Ridge, GA. with Rev. Victor Morgan officiating.  The family will meet with friends in the church Parish hall following the service.   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Luke’s Church in Blue Ridge, GA

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences online at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.