Lecil James Burleson, also known as "Birddog" and "PaPaw", 80, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. He was a member of Cherry Hill Church of God and loved working for the Lord. He was a man who thoroughly enjoyed working, who was a long-haul truck driver for many years. He was working as a driver with Terry Equipment Company.
Visitation will be Friday, October 23, 2026 from 6-8 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home, Haleyville. Visitation on Saturday, October 24, 2026, will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. His funeral will follow at 12 p.m. in the chapel, with Royce Brimer officiating. Burial will follow in Thornhill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Doug Pendley, CJ Burleson, Dennis Steele, Jason Harris (Coach), James McCullough (Mudd Flap) and William Pounders (Ghost).
Mr. Burleson is survived by his wife, Kimberly Burleson; children, Chris Burleson, Renae Burleson, Anthony Burleson, John Melton (Haley) and Chris Ingram (Kate); brother, Jerry Burleson (Donna); sisters, Janice Harrison , Judy Hosler and Tabatha Benefield (Ricky); grandchildren, CJ Burleson, Jacob Melton, Jaci Gist, Janson Melton and Avery Ingram and great-grandchildren, Payton Loveless, Gracie Burleson, Christopher Burleson and Maggie Burleson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lecil and Annie Mae Burleson; brother, Larry Burleson; sister, Kathy Elkins (Jerry) and brother-in-law, Bobby Harrison.
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