Joshua D. Burgess

Lieutenant Colonel Joshua D. Burgess was born on May 10, 1976 in Wichita, Kan. and passed away on August 30, 2018 in Auburn, Wash. One sister, Rachel Burgess, preceded Josh in death. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Alison and sons, Wyatt, Landon and Everett; parents, Debbie and Dan Burgess; Sister, Amy [Jeremy] Eckhart; In-laws, Jasper and Deborah Lewis; sisters-in-law, Jennifer [David] Wimberly; Melissa [Kevin] Campbell; two nephews; Nathan Wimberly and Connor Eckhart, and two nieces, Savannah Jensen and Samantha Eckhart and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Lieutenant Colonel Burgess is a third generation military service member, and lived in a variety of places growing up. He graduated in 1994 from Warrensburg High School, Warrensburg, Mo. In May 2000 he received his Bachelor's of Business and Financial Management degree from the University of Arkansas and concurrently completed the ROTC program and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. In 2012 he received a Master's in Military History, WWII, American Military University, Manassas, Va. In 2014 he completed a Master's in Military Operational Arts and Science, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell, AFB, Alabama. After Air Command and Staff College, he was an Executive Officer and Political Affairs Strategist at one of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency's Regional Centers working with USIPACOM in regional engagement prior-to his current position. Lieutenant Colonel Joshua D. Burgess was a Command Pilot with more than 3,300 hours in the KC-135R/T and C-130J including numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He was assigned as the Chief Operating Officer of Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Outside Location Everett, Washington. He served as the Officer in Charge (OIC) at this location and was one of two Operational test KC-46A pilots assigned to AFOTEC. Awards included: Airman's Medal for Heroism, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal to name a few. Josh was a loving father, dedicated husband, brother, son and friend. He loved to be surrounded by good friends and football. He lived by the verse "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." 2 Timothy 1:7. His passion for service and boldness in action was evident in all areas of his life. Of his many achievements, he was most proud of his three boys who will carry his legacy forward. A visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Moore's Chapel, 206 West Center Street, Fayetteville, Ark. with A Celebration of Josh's Life beginning at 12:30 p.m. His interment with full Military Honors will be: The National Veterans Cemetery, 700 South Government Avenue, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. To sign the online guest book please visit www.mooresfuneralchapel.com.