Christopher Burgess

The family of Christopher "Shane" Burgess, age 43 of Louisville, Kentucky announces his passing on February 5, 2021 at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center Hospice. Shane was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, having served 4 years active and 4 years reserve duty.

Shane was born in Rutherford County, NC to Harley Eugene and Martha (Waddell) Burns, and adopted as a toddler by Jesse and Maureen Burgess. He is preceded in death by his biological father, mother and brother Phillip.

Shane was a 1996 graduate of Chapman High School in Inman, SC where he lettered in soccer and band. He was the valedictorian of his graduating class at ITT Technical Institute in Louisville, where he earned a degree in Computer Science and went on to become a software engineer at Humana in Louisville. Shane was a member of Inman United Methodist Church in Inman, SC during his youth.

Shane is survived by his daughter, Grace of New York; his adoptive parents, Maureen and Jesse; brother, Mark and sister, Kelly, all of Charleston, SC. He is also survived by two biological sisters, and a host of loving biological and adoptive aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and many good friends.

Arrangements in Louisville are being handled by Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel. Committal services with military honors at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America and/or a Veterans Charity of your choice.

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