March 26, 2016 - The passing of Stanley Burgay, Shelby County Constable Precinct 5, on Monday, March 21, 2016 sparked a sorrowful time for many in the county and across the state of Texas as those who mourn him remember him with highest regard.
Funeral services were held at the John D. Windham Civic Center in Center, where the facility was filled with family, and friends. Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiated over the service and he spoke of Burgay's testimony.
"I'm a better man because I knew a good man named Stanley Burgay. He wrote his own testimony and his testimony is in the hearts of the ladies and gentlemen in this room now," said Sowell.
"Friends today, one of the first things that came to my mind earlier in the week was how much Jesus loved fishermen." He continued saying how much Stanley loved fishing and how good he was at it, "One thing as I visited with folks and listened with folks that struck me as a little different is Stanley didn't mind telling you how he caught 'em. A lot of fishermen don't want to do that. But I believe that told us something about Stanley's heart."
Bro. Sowell referenced how much Burgay liked to help people, how considerate he was of others, how important his family was to him, and most of all how important the Lord was to him.
Once the service came to a close, members of law enforcement prepared to escort Constable Burgay to his final resting place, Blair Cemetery in Timpson. A very large convoy of patrol vehicles were lined up at the rear of the civic center in preparation for departure, and once Constable Burgay was placed in a waiting hearse, his law enforcement brethren led the way.
The Center Fire Department, Center Police Department and ACE EMS shut down Hurst Street to honor Burgay and allow for the safe passage of all traveling to the cemetery.
As the procession entered Hurst Street, Shelby County Sheriff's Department Dispatch said a final goodbye to Constable Burgay.
See Stanley Burgay's obituary here
