Fort Worth country singer mourns family members lost in deadly Texas flood
Country music singer and Fort Worth resident Pat Green shared that his family “suffered a heartbreaking and deeply personal loss” in the deadly floods that swept through Central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend.
“We kindly ask for privacy and space as we mourn, support each other, and begin to process what comes next for our family,” the musician posted Monday on Facebook.
Green’s step-brother — 39-year-old John Burgess of Liberty, Texas — was one of over 100 people confirmed dead in the flash floods that pummeled Kerr County and the surrounding region. John Burgess’ wife, 39-year-old Julia Anderson Burgess, also died, KHOU-TV reported.
The couple were camping at an RV park near the Guadalupe River with their two small sons. James Burgess and Jack Burgess were still missing as of Monday night. The Burgesses’ 8-year-old daughter was at a camp that wasn’t impacted by the flooding and is safe, according to KHOU.
Pat Green’s wife, Kori Green, posted about the tragedy on Instagram.
“We are heartbroken and anxiously waiting for all of them to be found,” she said. “Thank you for your prayers.”
John Burgess had his own financial services business, and Julia Burgess was a teacher at Liberty Elementary.
A former neighbor said on Facebook that they were a special couple.
“We shared many laughs and beautiful moments with their family,” the neighbor posted. “They will be missed dearly.”
At least 87 people, including 30 children, are confirmed dead in Kerr County, Sheriff Larry Leitha said Tuesday morning. The death toll includes 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a Christian girls summer camp on the Guadalupe River. Searchers are still looking for five campers and one counselor, who are presumed dead.
Around 20 people have died in surrounding counties. The city of Fort Worth has sent firefighters and police officers to the assist a statewide task force and opened a hotline to help families locate loved ones.
This story was originally published July 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM.
