BURGESS, William E. aka "Billy Bob" Born in Gallagher, West Virginia on November 6, 1950 to Shelby Lee and Esther nee Tanner Burgess. Died on October 5, 2008 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Survivors include wife Kristine nee Kolman of Ypsilanti, MI; brother Shelby Lee Burgess Jr. of Sumerco WV; sister Barbara Dale Dye of Gladwin, MI; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law Sam and June Kolman of Ypsilanti; brother-in-law Michael Kolman Cynthia Goldie; nephew Kristopher Kolman and his mother Karen Kolman of Ypsilanti; niece Tam Woodrum of Stamford CT and numerous other family and friends. Billy attended Scott High School in Madison, West Virginia and was lead singer for a local band the Tikis. Upon graduation, he moved to Michigan, attended Cleary College and Wayne State University. Billy also proudly served in the U.S. Army and was an ROTC student at Eastern Michigan University. Billy worked at the Saline Ford plant for 30 years. Billy's unwavering optimism and sense of humor won him many beloved friends over the years. We will miss his "Billy-isms" and will keep him in our hearts forever. A celebration of Life will be scheduled in the near future. Please make a donation to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Services handled by Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. www.howepeterson.com.