Lindsey H. Burroughs Sr., age 81, a native of Belforest, Alabama and a resident of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016.
Mr. Burroughs’ father passed away when he was 7 years old, and as a teenager Mr. Lindsey Burroughs began supporting his family in various ways. That began a lifetime of caring for others, young and old alike.
He worked for Barber Milk for a short time and then began a career of shrimping for over 45 years. His boats included The Debbie and The Becky Lyn.
Mr. Burroughs also provided for his family with his garden and fruit trees. He especially enjoyed visiting with those who bought his citrus.
He liked to hunt and was a good cook, especially for big crowds. Canning pickles and okra were his specialties.
Mr. Burroughs supported local and community efforts and events. He was an avid Alabama Football fan as he loved to watch the games with family and friends. Family Feud and Andy Griffith were his favorite shows, and going out to eat had become a pleasure.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Childress Burroughs; and daughter, Robin Burroughs Petelinski.
He is survived by his children, Becky King of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Tracy (David) Butcher of Milton, Florida, Melanie (Brian) Lomax of Silverhill, Alabama, Lindsey H. (Denise) Burroughs Jr. of Rosinton, Alabama, Cynthia Hinton Hohmann of Jacksonville, Florida and Alan Hinton of Loxley, Alabama; sister, Nelda Penniman of Massachusetts, 12 grandchildren, David, Kevin, Amanda, Natalie, Nick, Rachel, Rebekah, Justin, Joseph, Jacob, Ali and Little PalZ; seven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A memorial funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 3 p.m. from the Loxley First Baptist Church, with a visitation from 1-3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Loxley First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 114, Loxley, AL 36551, or to Covenant Care, 1040 Stanton Road, Suite D, Daphne, AL 36526.
Arrangements by Mack Funeral Home, Highway 59, Robertsdale, Alabama 36567.
