Charles Richard Burden Sr.
January 19, 1942 - January 31, 2015
"Charlie”, age 73, was a lifelong resident of Salem County New Jersey. He went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2015. He was raised in Pennsville, NJ and is predeceased by his mother and father Calvin and Esther (Ludlam) Burden. "Charlie" gave 50 years to one of his passions "driving truck" and retired in 2008 from Chick Whiteshall & Sons. During these years, he gave back to his community by serving as a lifelong volunteer firefighter with the Penns Grove Liberty Fire Company #1.In his spare time, he loved to collect model trains and building his "train tables" in his basement. He also enjoyed going on fishing trips to Cape May every spring, and spending time with his family in Wildwood every summer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Patricia A. Burden, his son Calvin (Julieann) Eldridge-Burden, his daughter Patricia R. Burden, his brother Francis Burden Sr., and his sister Maryellen (Robert) Burden Boon. He is also predeceased by his sons, Charles R. Burden Jr., Brian Burden, and William Burden and his granddaughter Jennifer Burden. He was blessed with 7 grandchildren Ashley, Crystal, Brandy, Jessica, Clara Mae, Calvin Jr. and Ricky and 1 great grandchild William. A viewing will be held on Thursday February 5,2015 from 6-7pm with a service following at 7pm at Ashcraft Funeral Home on 740 South Broadway Pennsville, NJ. Burial will be private.
"Charlie”, age 73, was a lifelong resident of Salem County New Jersey. He went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2015. He was raised in Pennsville, NJ and is predeceased by his mother and father Calvin and Esther (Ludlam) Burden.... View Obituary & Service Information
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