Mr. James Henry Burse, age 57, of Summerville, GA died Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Burse was born January 19, 1957 in Summerville, GA, the son of Joe Henry and Emma Thompson Burse. James graduated from school in Summerville in 1975, being named the State of Georgia Football Player of the year.  Going on to attend Tennessee Tech in Cooksville, TN, on a football scholarship.  He excelled in all sports but had a passion for football.

Survivors include his daughter, Constance “Tobi” Daniel and husband Maurice, two grandchildren, Myles and Neriah,  parents, Joe Henry and Emma Burse;  sisters and brother-in-law, Gloria and George Brooks, and Rebecca Burse, two nieces Greonna and Gratia Brooks, a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Copeland and other Ministers officiating.  Burial will follow in Summerville Cemetery.

Mr. Burse will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Saturday.

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