James W. "Slim Jim" Burge

James W. "Slim Jim" Burge, 63, passed from this life on Friday, August 23, 2013 in Lake Charles.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Michael Burge and wife Serena of DeRidder, LA; daughter, Lisa Burge of DeQuincy, LA; stepsons, Lewis Stains of Missouri, Ernest "DohDoh" Stains of DeQuincy, LA and Wayne Stains of Lake Charles, LA; stepdaughter, Lee Anna "Sookie" Stains of Slidell, LA; brothers, Anthony Burge and wife Benita of Singer, LA and Doug Burge of Rosepine, LA; sisters, Mary Hyatt and husband Donald of Singer, LA and Louise Cooley and husband Gene of Rosepine, LA; grandchildren, James Burge and wife Renee, Lori Burge, Darren, Shaylen and Eagan Henderson.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Burge; parents, Lloyd and Lou Burge; and brother, Erwin Burge.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 3:00pm at Pentecostal House of Praise in DeQuincy, LA.  Rev. Anthony Kennon will officiate.