James Dewey

Burroughs

James Dewey Burroughs passed away on November 8, 2026 at his childhood home in Cottondale, AL surrounded by his family. Born February 18, 1951 to James Paul & Bessie Mae Burroughs. James “Pod” Burroughs was a man who loved God & his family. He enjoyed fishing & squirrel hunting. He loved to garden and grew vegetables like no other. He will be missed by his family dearly and will remain in our hearts always.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann Burroughs, Daughters, Julie Ann Langham (Burroughs), Melissa Burroughs Wagoner (Josh) and son, James Adam Burroughs. Grandchildren, Dylan Moakley, Kaylee Moakley, Dalton Wagoner (Daphanie), Dustin Jacobs, Christy Burroughs (Hayden) & Aaron Burroughs. Great-Grandchildren, Brantley, Easton, Paisley, Raelynn, Karringtyn, Karter, Kennedi, Lainey, Iylah, & Samuel.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Paul Burroughs, mother Bessie Mae Burroughs, sisters, Silvia Burroughs, Nellie Jo Marchant, Shirley “Evon” Banks & Judy Burroughs. Brothers, John Richard Burroughs & Allen “Bo” Burroughs & daughter-in-law Misty Griffin Burroughs.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 2:00pm with visitation starting at 1:00 pm at Magnolia Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa with his son Adam Burroughs officiating. Burial will follow at Magnolia Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers to be his four grandsons, Dylan Moakley, Dalton Wagoner, Dustin Jacobs & Aaron Burroughs and two nephews Skipper and Devon Petty.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Southern Care Hospice and St. Jude’s Children Research in memory of James Dewey Burroughs.