William Henry Burse II, 63, of Christian County, died on Wednesday, Jan. 1. A 1980 graduate of Hopkinsville High School, he was a multisport athlete and went on to play football at both the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University. He was later drafted by the Oakland Invaders and the Kansas City Chiefs. He worked for 20 years at Yellow Corporation–YRC Freight. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at Durrett Avenue Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Cave Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the service hour Friday at the church. Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.