Cornbread Red is gone.

Cornbread Red is gone

SnookerSandy said:
Billy Joe "Cornbread Red" Burge died of heart failure (a first for Red) on Friday, Feburary 13th. He had retired to Prestonsburg, Kentucky after living in the metropolitan Detroit (MI) area for most of his pool-playing career. Cornbread is survived by his wife "Bernie" (Bernadette), two children and two grandchildren.

Red traveled all over the country as a road player - best known for his one-pocket game, his dry sense of humor, and his ability to make and win high-stakes matches. At the famous Johnson City tournaments in the 60's it's been rumored that he had difficulty finding anyone to play.

There will be a memorial celebration of Cornbread's life at Hall of Fame Billiards in Warren, MI on March 6th at 4 PM, with proceeds being donated to his wife to help cover the expenses they incurred for Red's medical care and funeral. You can call the room for more details: 586.939.8880 and ask for Cass. Be sure to double-check on the date and time with the room before you come. If you can't make it but have any stories about Red's exploits that you would care to share, you can post them below or email them to me and I'll make sure they're told: SnookerSandy@msn.com. Thanks.
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Correction: Cornbread Red was survived by his wife, Burnadette, two step children, four biological daughters, seven biological grand children and five biological great-gread children, who, by the way, will be attending the Hall of Fame Billiards Memorial on March 6th.

Carol Burge
Oldest daughter of Cornbread Red
 
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kokopuffs said:
My sympathies go out to the immediate family.
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Thank YOU,
Carol Burge
Red's Oldest Daughter
 
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JimS said:
The book, "Cornbread Red" by Bob Henning is a great read. Very enjoyable.
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You might want to check out a book entitled The Lions and the Lambs by Thomas Fensch. There's a chapter on him that you might enjoy reading as well. It's an old book and I believe it was published in the 70's
 
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