Mr. Jimmie Burden
December 1, 1947 - October 25, 2020
Jimmie “Rabbit” Burden, son of the late Lacy Lloyd Burden and Sarah Pone Burden, was born and educated in Bladen County, North Carolina. Jimmie was the typical young man, raised on the farm, who enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, horseshoes and working with his hands. Jimmie relocated to New York in the early seventies, remaining there almost twenty years. He returned home and did construction work. He was a true “handyman”. Jim will be remembered as a good friend, a good brother, and an exceptional neighborhood watchman. His nieces and nephews never tired of being around “Uncle Rabbit”. Jimmie was preceded in death by brothers Lacy Jr. and Isiah, and sisters, Carveline and Mary. Left to cherish fond memories are four brothers: Paul Burden, Hope Mills, NC, Rossie Burden, Fayetteville, NC, Abraham Burden (Novena), Newport News, Va. and Robert Burden, Fayetteville, NC. Three sisters: Minnie Burden, Fayetteville, NC., Serlister Burden, Greensboro, NC, and Georgia Burden of Hope Mills, NC. One aunt, Irene Spearman of Hope Mills NC and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Jimmie “Rabbit” Burden, son of the late Lacy Lloyd Burden and Sarah Pone Burden, was born and educated in Bladen County, North Carolina. Jimmie was the typical young man, raised on the farm, who enjoyed fishing, playing baseball,... View Obituary & Service Information