George "Smoke" Burns's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

George "Smoke" Burns

September 12, 1936 - October 9, 2025 (89 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

George "Smoke" Burns's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Highlands Family Owned Funeral Home

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George "Smoke" Burns

September 12, 1936 - October 9, 2025 (89 years old)

Louisville, Kentucky

George Burns Obituary

The passing of George Burns of Louisville, Kentucky leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 9, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Burns to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Burns and Louise Burns; his wife Doris Burns; his daughter Jenny Schueman; and his siblings, Darlene Kushner and Jack Burns.

He is survived by: his sons, Mark Burns (Jennifer) and Donnie Burns (Dawn); his grandchildren, Bruce, Amanda, Melissa, Dean, Mary, Danielle and Kevin; and his sister Susie Ragle. He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the St. Athanasius Catholic Church (5915 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, October 14th 2025 at the Resthaven Memorial Park (4400 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218).

Expressions of sympathy can be made to Hosparus of Louisville and Breast Cancer Awareness.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Highlands Family Owned Funeral Home



Mon

Oct 13

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

St. Athanasius Catholic Church
5915 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219

Tue

Oct 14

Funeral service

10:00 AM

St. Athanasius Catholic Church
5915 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219

Tue

Oct 14

Burial

Resthaven Memorial Park
4400 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40218

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