Burley Dean Medley

Burley D. Medley, 77, of Independence, MO passed away July 21, 2016 at the Kansas City Hospice House with his loving family by his side. Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel. Burley will be laid to rest in his hometown of Plad, MO. A visitation will be held in Buffalo, MO on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 1:00-2:00 p.m., with services following at 2:00 p.m., at Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Plad Cemetery. Burley was born on August 6, 1938 in Plad, MO to Delmer and Helen (Kidwell) Medley. He met the love of his life, Mary Dickerson, while in college. After graduating with his Bachelor’s from Southwest Missouri in Springfield, the young couple settled in the Kansas City area. Burley was an active member of the 1st Baptist Church of Blue Springs for many years. After he retired from the Social Security Administration with over 40 years of service, Burley opened his own Business. Along with a partner, he owned and operated Guaranteed Tax & Accounting in Raytown for over 10 years. Burley was a kind, loving, generous, and giving man. He always put others first giving very little thought to himself. His greatest pleasure was mowing grass while sipping sweet tea with his grandchildren. Burley was very proud of his children and grandchildren, and was always their biggest supporter. Survivors include; wife of 58 years, Mary Medley; sons Randy Medley ( Kathie) and Steve Medley (Julie); special niece Tonya Rose (Jeff); grandchildren: Alex Medley, Nick Medley, Stephanie Medley, Samantha Medley, Kimberly Rose, Catherine Rose, and Jonathan Rose; brothers Dale Medley (Patricia) and Allen Medley (Deborah); sister in law Glenda Medley; a large extended family and many people that were proud to call him friend. Burley is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Warren Medley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.