George Hughes Burleson

George Hughes Burleson, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Atrium Carolina Medical Center.

George was born November 6, 1947, in Albemarle, NC, to the late Ted Eugene Burleson and the late Carolyn Douglas Hughes Burleson. He was also preceded in death by sister, Ann B. Purser, brother- in-law, Billy Purser, nephew, Jamie Purser and niece, Nicole Blackburn.

George graduated from Albemarle High School with the class of 1966. He attended Wingate College before enlisting in the Marine Corps. After completing the initial training he did one tour in Vietnam. Completing his enlistment with the Marines he returned to Albemarle, where he retired after 27 years with Alcoa, where he was inducted into the 25 year club. In his later years he returned to the family farming business, Burleson Brothers where he later became owner/operator of Red Hill Farms, until he had to retire due to health issues. He also was co-owner and operator with his wife Darlene at Mountain Brook Golf Course for many years.

George had a good work ethic, dependable, easy going, kind and considerate. He was always putting others first and lending a helping hand where ever one was needed. Most of all, George was a loving husband, dad and granddaddy. This man will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

George was a devoted husband to his wife Darlene, for 30 years, a loving father to his daughter Shyane Burleson (Hernan) and a doting granddaddy to Solana Elaine Vera Burleson. He was also survived by step children; Shane Harkey (Manda) and Amy Hammonds, step grandchildren, Jack and Molly Harkey, Jada and Draco Hammonds and also eight great grandchildren.

George's Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Lakeview Baptist Church, 32496 Pennington Road, Albemarle, officiated by Rev. Don Burleyson & Rev. Trent Drye. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Burleson family.