John Lucious (Johnnie) Burden

“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27

We belong to God; not only for a few fleeting years that we call life, but for eternity. God is on both sides of the river. He walks with us doing our earthly life and is there to receive us for our eternal life. We are in God’s presence in life, death, and everlasting, yet we must cross the river to receive our crown of life. To my beautiful family members and friends, on May 19, 2026. I turned my back and left it all when I saw God waiting for me on the other side. I know my life appears to be brief, but I’ve lived an exciting and full life. God afforded me many wonderful opportunities, so don’t question him about sending his angels sooner than we all planned.

Mr. John Lucious Burden, Toombsboro, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his residence.

Funeral services were held on Monday , May 25,2026 at 1 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Sandersville .  Rev. Manzie T. Broxton II officiated.  
 

Mr. John Lucious Burden, affectionately known as the “King of the Roads,” transitioned from labor to reward on May 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Johnathan Burden, who departed this life on July 28, 2025.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory four devoted daughters: Crystal Burden, Mary Burden (Lenward) Jackson of Columbia, South Carolina, Natoya Burden of Gordon, GA, and Dianne Burden of Grovetown, GA.

He is also survived by his loving siblings: Dorothy Fleming of Milledgeville, GA, Stella (James) Hill of Milledgeville, GA, and William (Alfreda) Burden of Carol City, FL.

John was the proud grandfather of four cherished grandchildren: Jordan Harris, Jamya Jackson, Amari Lawrence, and Zuri Coleman; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Wheeler's Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements.

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