Odis "Cricket" Marvin Burgess, age 67, of Williamston, entered eternal rest at his home on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Born in Anderson, SC, on July, 14, 1949, he was the son of the late Odeys "O.K." Burgess and the late Sara Griffin Burgess. A loving and devoted father, husband, and Papa, he was loved by many. Odis proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He began his career as an EMT where he served his community for over 40 years, finally retiring as a dispatcher for MedShore. To know Odis was to love him, or not! He was a straight shooter and told you like it was, whether you liked it or not. He is survived by his loving wife of the home, Nancy Jean Burgess; sister, Judy Culbertson of Anderson; children, Jody Burgess (Missy), of Belton, Daniel Burgess (Dana), of Belton, Amy Schaefer (Tim), of Anderson, and Kevin Burgess (Tammy), of Pelzer; step-children, Chris Bowyer (Beverly), and Mary Elizabeth Coker; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and many that he treated and loved like his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joie Hicks Burgess. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with MedShore Chaplain Deno Bolt officiating. Interment will follow at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family will be at the home, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, June 26, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the D.A.V. at www.dav.org/donate Events Visitation Monday, June 26, 2017 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Tuesday, June 27, 2017 11:00AM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Veterans Cemetery 140 Inway Drive Anderson, SC 29621