Mr. Arvil Burgess, age 82, of Penland Street, Ellijay, GA., passed from this life Saturday evening, June 19th, 2010 at his residence. Member of Clear Creek Baptist Church, born August 20th, 1927 to his late parents John Henry and Mammie Viola Manning Burgess in Ellijay, GA., served honorably in the United States Air Force during World War II, was employed as a saw miller in the agriculture business. Mr. Burgess is preceded in death by wife Ella Janie Dale Burgess, and brother Morris Burgess. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Randall L. and Tammy Tipton Burgess of Ellijay, GA.; grandchildren and spouse Dustin and Ariadra Burgess of Ellijay, GA., Camron Burgess of Ellijay, GA.; great grandchild Mia Faith Burgess; sister Mae Burgess Johnson of Canton, GA.; brothers Ben Burgess and Jim Burgess of Ellijay, GA.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 from the Logan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Dotson and Rev. Coy Richards officiating, music and song by Robin Evans. Military graveside services will follow in the Flat Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites performed by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Donald Reece, Jerry Farist, Arlin McClure, Jim Burgess, Alex Davenport, Dustin Burgess and Camron Burgess. Family will receive friends beginning 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 21st, 2010 at the Logan Funeral Home and Chapel.