Michael Wayne Burley, 56

Published 4:25 pm Thursday, September 26, 2013

SEPTEMBER 26 — Michael Wayne Burley, 56, of Farmville, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. He was born in Farmville on December 3, 1956 to the late Ruby Hatcher Burley and Walker R. Burley.

He grew up in Farmville and in 1976 married his high school sweetheart, Terri A. Burley. Soon after, he started his own backhoe business, Burley’s Backhoe. He really enjoyed playing golf on his time off from work and spending time with his family.

Mr. Burley is survived by his wife; a son, Michael Scott Burley of Farmville; daughter, Holly Nichole Burley of Farmville; brother, Bobby Burley (Hazel) of Burkeville; sister, Peggy Barton (Clay) of Green Bay; half-sister, Mary Ann Cronk of Farmville; and grandchild, Jacey Burley.

Family will receive friends on Friday, September 27, from 6 p.m.– 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 28, at noon in the Chapel of Puckett Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice.

Puckett Funeral Home, Farmville, is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com