Ellabell – John Farley Burnsed, Sr., 51, passed away among friends and love ones after fighting a battle with a long-term illness.

John grew up in Savannah, GA with his four brothers, mother, and father. At the age of 17 he met the love of his life. They married and had one son and a daughter. He had a great love for cars, motorcycles, and his dogs. He worked as a paint and body tech. There was never a moment that passed where a smile wasn't on his face or where he was telling a joke. John was a great soul who touched anybody who met him. John is preceded in death by his father, Harry 'Corbin' Burnsed, I, and mother, Norma Louis Burnsed.

He left behind his beloved-wife, Samantha Eve Burnsed, son, John Farley Burnsed, Jr., daughter, Meredith Luke (Jason), and his grandchildren. Along with his four brothers, Harry Burnsed, II, Frederick Burnsed, Sr. (Sandy), Thomas Burnsed, Sr. (Carrie), and Norman Burnsed (Jeana) and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In leu of flowers, donations to go towards his funeral cost would be greatly appreciated.  Submit donations to: Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, 901 Hwy 80 West, Pooler, GA  31322.

A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 1 p.m. for John's family and closest friends at 320 Broadwater Lane, Bloomingdale, GA 31302.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home

West Chatham Chapel

Pooler, Georgia