Elliott Matthew "Bootie" Burroughs
April 19, 1934 ~ January 9, 2011
Services:
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM.
Elliott Matthew “Bootie” Burroughs, 76 of Mechanicsville, MD died on January 9, 2011 in Hospice House of St. Mary’s, Callaway, MD. Born April 19, 1934 in Oraville, MD he was the son of the late Henry Harvey and Mary Hayden Burroughs. Elliott was the loving husband of the late Imogene Wood Burroughs who preceded him in death on September 3, 2003. He is survived by his children; Gail Thompson (Bon Dee) of La Plata, MD, Glenda Shotwell (Buck) of Dunkirk, MD, Vicki Smith (Wayne) of Callaway, MD, Clay Burroughs of Lexington Park, MD, Robin Anderson (Mike), Denise Abell (Jimmy) and Roger Burroughs all of whom are from Mechanicsville, MD. Mr. Burroughs is also survived by his sister Mary Doris Case (John) of Summerville, SC as well as 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers; Bernard H. Burroughs, James Hayden Burroughs, Joseph Kenneth Burroughs (Pat), William (Bill) Burroughs and one sister, Irma (Sissy) Brignet. Elliott was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, before his retirement in 2002; he was a truck driver who worked for A.H. Smith and CA Bean. He enjoyed watching the men’s and women’s softball teams in St. Mary’s County play ball and enjoyed watching the Washington Redskins. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Keith Woods officiating. Pallbearers will be; Dee Thompson, Justin Anderson, J.W. Abell, Travis Anderson, Andy Wood and Danny Burroughs. Honorary pallbearers are; Mike Anderson, Eugene Shotwell, Jimmy Abell, Wayne Smith, Bon Dee Thompson, Marquise Watts and Michael Johnson. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“To my dad I will miss you very much. I know that you are in a better place now, you are with mom and your mom & dad, brothers and sister. If it were not for you meeting mom, we would not have been born into this family. I am glad that we had you and mom as parents. Now we have no parents. One day we will see you and mom again, but for now, I will miss you very much. You are not far away, you will always be close to my heart. Your daughter, Glenda.”
“Robin, Nisee, & family, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.”
“May God grant Bootie eternal rest and may his children and grandchildren’s hearts be consoled during this difficult time. God Bless you all. “
“We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He meant a great deal to the both of us. Our prayers are with you all! Love Always.”
“I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR DAD. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I WILL REMEMBER HOW HE LIKED GOING TO BALL GAMES. HE IS RESTING IN PEACE AND IN NO MORE PAIN. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. LOVE JOAN & FAMILY.”
“Our sincerest condolences to the Family. You’ll be deeply missed, Uncle , for you could put a smile on our face. You’re with your Dance Partner now. Much Love Jim, Melissa & Jimmy”
“Roger, we’re so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“We will miss you but know you are now in a better place . No more pain, no more suffering, you are in god’s hands and back with aunt Jeannie where you belong. Rest in Peace. Love Johnny & Rose “
“My sincere condolences to each and everyone of you. Keep your memories close to heart and hold on to each other to get you through the toughest days ahead. Love to you all. Cheryl”
“To the Family Sorry to hear of “Bootie’s” passing. My condolences go out to all you. Faye (Buckler} Johnson”
“I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time”
“Will miss you, now you are home with aunt Jeannie,mom mom, Bernard, your sister, and other brothers enjoyed Sundays there, so did Danny when he was growing up. now your children have two guardian angels. love Joann”
“To The Burroughs Family, Bootie will be missed deeply. Hold on to your memories they will get you through.”
“To the entire Burroughs family and to all of the friends of ‘Bootie’ Burroughs: Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“To the Burroughs family-Upon losing a parent and then the other, one feels closeness to a loss that only faith can fill and heal. Even though we know life here on earth is not forever, we are never prepared for the loss of a loved one. Your dad shown through each of you and will because you all smile just like him and carry many of his wonderful traits. I’ve yet to cross one of your paths without a smile or hello from you and your dad carried the biggest smile of them all. So hold on to your smiles and his memory will live on. God bless, Snooky”
“I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad/Grandfather (Bootie). May memories comfort you and bring you peace during this very difficult time. “
“To the “Burroughs Bunch” as I would called your family. When I reflect back it makes me smile on all the times your mom and dad welcomed me into their home. I can remember sitting at the kitchen table on many Sunday’s playing cards and Imogene laughing as Bootie stood over her shoulders. Because of your parents and each and everyone of you I have fond memories of sharing time together with my Aunt, Uncle and cousins. I pray that your Sundays are still filled with card playing and your hearts with love in remembrance of your parents. God Bless! Jessie “
“Roger Sorry to hear about your Dad. Matthew Johnson “
“Our prayers are with you all. Keep your memories close and know that Bootie is in a much better place. “
“With sympathy and understanding in the loss of your Father. Our prayers and condolences go out to you in this a most trying time. Louis Buckler”
“GAIL, GLENDA,ROBIN,NIECIE,CLAY,ROGER,VICKI AND FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. WE ARE HERE IF YOU NEED US. HE AND IMOGENE WILL BE LOOKING DOWN AND WATCHING OVER YOU. TAKE CARE…SINCERELY, HELEN, BRENDA,JOY,JIMBO,DUANE AND FAMILY.”
“Justin and Family, We are very sorry to hear about your grandfather and are sending our thoughts and prayers your way. May you find comfort in your many fond memories. If we can help in any way, please ask! Pop and Mamma Goldsborough “
“To the entire Burroughs family, My sincere condolences to each of you, may your memories take some of your heartache away, I have lots of fond memories of being there with all of you, and your dad asking to listen to paper roses song by Marie Osmond. Take care of each other and laugh at your memories it will get you through this, now each of you have two angels watching from above.”
“My deepest sympathy goes out to the Burroughs family. I’m truly sorry for loss of your love one. May God keep and Bless you all”
“To the Burroughs Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To The Burroughs Family, We were sorry to hear of the passing of Bootie, All of you are in out thoughts and prayers. Diane and Frank Bell”
“VICKI AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.”
“Burroughs Family, I wanted to tell you how sorry I was to hear about your dad. I remember him when I use to come to your house. He was great man an will be missed by many.”
“My prayers are with the Burrough family,May Jesus walk with all of you”
“I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of your Dad/Grandfather and friend. My heart truely goes out to you guys. The good thing he is now with your mother looking down and being so very proud of their children and grandchildren!”
“Our Condolence go out to the Burrought family.”