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Louis Franklin Burns
January 18, 1933 — February 17, 2015
Louis Franklin Burns, age 82, of Oak Hill, West Virginia passed away the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, West Virginia. He demonstrated tremendous strength and courage during his life, but the greatest was with his battle of cancer. He is now at peace among many friends, family and his childhood dog Duke.
Born January 18, 1933 in Fort Springs, West Virginia he was the son of the late Clyde Edgar Burns and Lydia Bell Stone Burns. Also preceding him in death were his brothers Edgar Ray, Kenneth Clyde, James Robert, Clarence Herman and Ralph Jackson; sister Ruby May; loving nephews Jack Wickline and Eddie Beck.
Louis, commonly referred to as Buddy, never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything. He was a member of the Alderson Indians football team from 1950-52. Serving in the Army during the Korean War, he was very proud of his country. He was an avid watcher of westerns, especially John Wayne – might be why his dog was named Duke.
He enjoyed listening to old fashioned Baptist gospel music; so much that his final hour was spent singing to the Lord and praying. But the love and joy of his life was his family. He was happiest when he was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 57 years, Betty Lou Gilbert Burns. Louis “Buddy” also leaves two children, Dale Franklin Burns, and wife Kim; and Louise Burns Miller. Two grandchildren Jennifer Christine Miller and Chase Franklin Miller. All of Oak Hill, West Virginia. A sister Margaret Katherine Burns Wickline, of Lewisburg, West Virginia. Several nieces and nephews. A loving niece Patsy Beck, of Parma Hts., Ohio.
A celebration of his life will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, West Virginia, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Delmas Wolfe officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, Louis, better known as “Buddy, Daddy, and Papaw,” will always remain in the hearts of his family.
Friends and loved ones, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to the Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, West Virginia, 25801. Their URL is http://www.hospiceofsouthernwv.org and phone 304-250-6040.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV
Born January 18, 1933 in Fort Springs, West Virginia he was the son of the late Clyde Edgar Burns and Lydia Bell Stone Burns. Also preceding him in death were his brothers Edgar Ray, Kenneth Clyde, James Robert, Clarence Herman and Ralph Jackson; sister Ruby May; loving nephews Jack Wickline and Eddie Beck.
Louis, commonly referred to as Buddy, never had a bad word to say about anyone or anything. He was a member of the Alderson Indians football team from 1950-52. Serving in the Army during the Korean War, he was very proud of his country. He was an avid watcher of westerns, especially John Wayne – might be why his dog was named Duke.
He enjoyed listening to old fashioned Baptist gospel music; so much that his final hour was spent singing to the Lord and praying. But the love and joy of his life was his family. He was happiest when he was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 57 years, Betty Lou Gilbert Burns. Louis “Buddy” also leaves two children, Dale Franklin Burns, and wife Kim; and Louise Burns Miller. Two grandchildren Jennifer Christine Miller and Chase Franklin Miller. All of Oak Hill, West Virginia. A sister Margaret Katherine Burns Wickline, of Lewisburg, West Virginia. Several nieces and nephews. A loving niece Patsy Beck, of Parma Hts., Ohio.
A celebration of his life will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, West Virginia, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Delmas Wolfe officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, Louis, better known as “Buddy, Daddy, and Papaw,” will always remain in the hearts of his family.
Friends and loved ones, in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his name to the Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, West Virginia, 25801. Their URL is http://www.hospiceofsouthernwv.org and phone 304-250-6040.
Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV
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