Tyrone Burgess

Tyrone Burgess was born on June 8, 1972; the 6th child of Annie Profit Burgess and the late James Arthur Burgess, Sr. He transitioned on August 11, 2025 after an illness.

As a youth, Tyrone’s Christian journey began at Progressive Church of Jesus.

Tyrone was educated in the Florence County Public School System. He loved Wilson High School. Over the years, he worked faithfully in several professions, bringing skill and dedication to each role he held. He was employed for many years with Blythe Construction Company of Charlotte, NC. Tyrone was also a talented Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpet and Tile Installer, Building Maintenance Professional, and a skilled Automotive Mechanic. He took pride in his work and was known for his strong work ethic and willingness to help others and love for his family.

Tyrone was preceded in death by his father, James Arthur Burgess Sr.; his brother, James Arthur Burgess Jr.; his grandparents; and his nephew, Julian Cornelious Thomas Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving mother, Ms. Annie Mae Profit Burgess; four sisters – Barbara (Bennie) Thomas of Georgia, Sharon (Angelo) Barksdale of Dunn, North Carolina, Rachel (Malik) Simmons of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Rochelle Burgess of Darlington, South Carolina; two brothers – Michael Burgess of Florence, South Carolina, and Lorenzo (Julia) Burgess of Charlotte, North Carolina; five uncles – Henry (Hattie) Profit of Cartersville, South Carolina, George (Debra) Profit of Effingham, South Carolina, Jackie (Lottie) Profit of Florence, South Carolina, Cecil Profit of Georgetown, South Carolina, and Solomon Profit of Columbia, South Carolina; two aunts – Peggy (Leroy) Jeffery of Mechanicsville, South Carolina, and Mary (Edward) Hanna of Florence, South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will remember him with love and gratitude.

Tyrone’s life was marked by hard work, kindness, and the special connections he made with family and friends. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Please keep the family of Tyrone Burgess in your thoughts and prayers.