U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Scott Hamilton Burgess, 32 , of Franklin, Texas passed away serving his country on Monday, April 4, 2011 in Faryab Province, Afghanistan. He was born on October 24, 1978 in Hampton, Virginia to Sam and Deb Burgess. He moved to Franklin with his family at a very young age and attended and received his education in Franklin schools. He married Jennifer Juhl on November 6, 1999 in Franklin, Texas. He entered into the United States Army in 2002 and continued to serve his country for ten years until his unexpected death. He will not only be remembered as a great son, husband, father and a hero to many but also as a great leader and teacher to the many that trained under him.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jack Burgess and Jack Hamilton.

He is survived by:
Wife - Jennifer Burgess of Franklin
Children - Haley and Amy Burgess both of Franklin
Parents - Sam and Deb Burgess of Mabank
Grandmothers - Claire Burgess of Anderson, Sc
Ruby Hamilton McMoran of Keller, Tx
Sister and Brother-in-law - Kristy and Michael Green of Bremond
Brothers and Sisters-in-law -
Sam and Mellonie of Gause, Tx
Brad and Lynn Burgess of Franklin
Tony and Sabrina Burgess of Colorado Springs, Co
Mother-in-law - Marsha Juhl of Franklin
Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law - Emily and Jeffery Tucker of Franklin
Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews

Services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Franklin, Texas. Burial will follow in the Wheelock Cemetery. A Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin.
A benefit account has been set up for Scott's daughters, Haley and Amy Burgess at First Star Bank P.O. Box 937 Franklin, Texas 77856.