Thomas Filmore Burris Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Thomas Filmore Burris of Cairo, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Thomas left this world on February 1, 2026 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Filmore Burris to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Burris, and Ida Ray Burris, Sr. (Erma Burris). He is survived by: his children, Thomas Burris, Victor Franklin, Sonya Davis, Ebony Martin, Alexia Houston, Omar Kinard and Kenneth Jones; his stepchildren, Francella Hollis, Lena Oates, Amelia Dupree (LeRoy), James Vaughn and Yolanda Wilkins; his grandchildren, Latrisha Dupree (Johnnie) and Bridgett Vaughn; and his siblings, Sharon Box (Donald), Launa Lewis, Rose Burris and Wendell Burris, Sr. (Avia).
