CENTRAL CITY – James David “Jimmy” Burden, 77, of Central City, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at 4:45 p.m. at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born March 29, 1943 in Muhlenberg County. He was a retired coal miner and logger. He loved his family, being a cowboy, the Green River, and country music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sonnie and Pansy Burden, Sr.; brother Billy Burden and sisters Betty Thompson and Jean Mackey.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Harper Burden; daughter Sherry France; grandchildren Ashley (Jesse) Vincent and Whitley (Matt) Howland; great-grandchildren Tricycle “Tryson” Settle, Pickle “Taelyn” Settle, Cowboy “Tripp” Settle, Little Mac “McKenna” Howland, and Smoky Joe “Sawyer” Vincent; and brother Sonnie (Dana) Burden, Jr.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Mike Neal officiating. Burial will follow in New Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday after 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends who are attending the visitation or funeral service are asked to wear a face mask for the safety of all those in attendance, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited in accordance with state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
