Fred was active in his community, serving as a high school basketball and football official for 25 years. He was honored as the 2003 West Virginia Official of the Year. Fred had served as the Ghent Fire Chief for 6 years and was currently serving on the Board of Directors.

     Our brother Fred leaves behind his wife Hazel, his son Christopher, and his daughter Lindsay. A visitation will be held for Fred on Saturday February 3, 2007 3-8PM at Victory Baptist Academy in Beaver. A funeral will be held for Fred on Sunday February 4, 2007 1PM at Victory Baptist Academy followed by a burial at Calfee Cemetery in Beckley. Donations of sympathy may be made to any the following:

Ghent Volunteer Fire Department Att: David Shrewsbury P.O. Box 99 Ghent, WV 25843

Victory Baptist Academy In Memory of Fred Burroughs P.O. Box 549 Beaver, WV 25813

Lindsay Burroughs Scholarship Fund c/o First Community Bank 50 Brookshire Lane Beckley, WV 25801

     Craig served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to being a member of the Ghent Volunteer Fire Department, he was also a member of the Beaver and Coal City Volunteer Fire Departments. He was a former member of the Sophia City Volunteer Fire Department and had worked previously for Jan-Care, General and Best Ambulance Services. His companion, Lee Anne is a paramedic for Jan-Care Ambulance. Craig was also a former officer for the Mullens Police Department.

     Our brother Craig leaves behind his companion Lee Anne Salomon, and his son Tyler. A visitation for Craig will be held on Sunday February 4, 2007 4-9PM at The Family Worship Center in Beckley. A funeral service for Craig will be held on Monday February 5, 2007 1PM at The Family Worship Center followed by a burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Prosperity.