John W. Burris Jr., age 29, passed away early Friday morning at Grant Medical Center surrounded by the many people in his family who loved him dearly.
He was born November 8, 1981 in Marion to John Burris Sr. and Jane (Crockett) Burris who survive along with his younger brother; Izaak Burris and his two year old son; Kayden.
John was a loving father who enjoyed any activity that involved his son. Their fondest moments would involve one-on-one football games…..just father and son.
John was also an avid fisherman and four-wheeler, but his true passion focused on the collection of “junk”. He would often arise early in the morning to gather these “treasures”. He also looked forward to the annual family trip to Kentucky. There he would visit with and enjoy the home cooking of his aunts and uncles. He especially loved the banana pudding prepared by his Aunt Joyce.
John was preceded in death by his grandparents; Bill and Mary Burris and his Granny Lois (Stigall) Crockett. He missed her greatly after her death on August 20, 2009 but now prayerfully they will be joined together in heaven.
In additions to his parents, brother and son, his extended family includes numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; Liz (Jeff) Lowe and their children Tina, Joshua, Jacob, Brei, Presslee, Cashton and Liam, Karen (Jim) Wallace and their children Makayla, Randy, Malisa, Lexy, Tiffany, Anessa, Michael, Danielle, Dakota, Abreanna, Andrieane and Maya (deceased), Barbara Crockett and her children Carman, Matt, Kaylee, Aries, Arnola and Deliahla, David & Gail Crockett, Sonny Moffit, Jim Moffit, Laura Doughty, Clifford & Donna Burris, Kenneth “Huck” Burris (deceased) and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn the passing of this loving and kind man and who will miss his presence in their lives. With special love to Brittany Rosvanis.
His family would like to invite all his friends to celebrate his life on Monday, December 20 from 4 PM – 6 PM at the Hughes-Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in John’s name to the funeral home.
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