Rollie “Eddie” Burford

On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, our beloved Eddie went home to the Lord after a short illness. Eddie was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 28, 1944, to the late Rollie and Goldie McCormick Burford.

Rollie Edger Burford proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of Nitro High School. He graduated from Morris Harvey (now University of Charleston)with a degree in business and accounting. He then received a Masters degree in business administration from Ohio State University. His work as a Cost Analyst with the Department of Defense took him to Virginia Beach. He retired after 30 plus years.

Eddie was a kind and giving person with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed life and after retirement, met regularly with former fellow employees and friends to stay caught up. His three deeply adored Pekinese, Rusty (recently passed), Oreo and Aretha also kept him active and busy.

He is survived by his sister Juanita Mallet of Charleston, Cortillis Britton (deceased) of Sissonville, nephews Mike, Greg and Gary Britton, nephew Stephen Mallet (deceased), and step-dad Cecil Jake Copen.

Eddie will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 11:00 am located at the Donnel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar, WV.

Elk Funeral & Cremation Service is honored to be assisting Eddie’s family.