Vann Burleson, Jr.

Vann Burleson Jr, 80, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

He was born November 24, 1944, in North Carolina to the late Vann Burleson, Sr. and Alice Tommie Foreman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tommie Burleson.

Vann enjoyed tractors and antique farming equipment, and was an avid collector. He often displayed his tractors and other machines at the annual Southeast Old Threshers Reunion in Denton. Vann enjoyed westerns and bluegrass music, particularly the Malpass Brothers, and spending time in the garden and with his grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12-1:45 p.m., on Friday, November 7, 2025,  at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m, officiated by Rev. Don Burleyson.  A private burial will follow the ceremony.

Survivors include daughters, Laura (Charles) Curcio, and Amy (Roger) Whitley, and grandsons, Tate Hudson Whitley and Laine Alexander Whitley.

The family wants to express their appreciation to the doctors and staff of the Levine Cancer Center in Albemarle for their care and compassion.

Memorials may be made to Hometown Heroes of Monroe.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Burleson family.