Willie Ernest Burns's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa

Willie Ernest Burns

1940 - February 14, 2021

Iowa City, Iowa

Willie Ernest Burns's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2021 in Iowa City, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gay & Ciha Funeral Home

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Willie Ernest Burns

1940 - February 14, 2021

Iowa City, Iowa

Willie Ernest Burns Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 14, 2021, Willie Ernest Burns of Iowa City, Iowa, born in Sunflower, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, J. A. Burns and Lula Mae Burns (Thomas); his sibling Lonzell Burns; his daughter Sharon; and his sisters, Katie Lynn of Ollie, J. A, Mary and Earline Roberson.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Ann Moore; his children, Reginald Howard (Stacy), Latasha Anderson (Detre), Nekeya (Bright) and Destiny Burns (AJ); his siblings, Pearl Terry and John Burns (Rae); and his parents-in-law, Dave Roberson and Wardell Ollie. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gay & Ciha Funeral Home



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Feb 26

Visitation

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service
2720 Muscatine Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240

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Feb 27

Visitation

Church of the Nazarene
1035 Wade St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Sat

Feb 27

Burial

Oakland Cemetery
1000 Brown St, Iowa City, IA 52245

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