Russell Thomas "Russ" Burney Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Russell Thomas "Russ" Burney Jr.

August 23, 1941 - November 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Russell Thomas "Russ" Burney Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Russell Thomas "Russ" Burney Jr.

August 23, 1941 - November 16, 2025 (84 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Russell Thomas Burney Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Russell Thomas Burney Jr. (Raleigh, North Carolina), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 16, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Thomas Burney, Sr. and Elizabeth Moody "Peggy" Burney; his sisters, Elizabeth "Betsy" Burney Wright and Charlotte Emily "Billie" Burney; and his wife Lynn McCue Burney.

He is survived by: his daughter Helen Burney Williams; his son-in-law Greg; his grandchildren, Mitchell Gregory Williams and Claire Robbins Williams of Raleigh, NC.; and his nieces and nephews, Laurens Wright (Lucy), Elizabeth Mayo (Spencer) of Newport News, VA, William Wright (Missy) of Wilmington, NC, Jean Ellen McCue, Anne McCue, Christian Dancer, Dana Jacobs, Clarkson Payne and Keaton Payne.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Transitions Lifecare Hospice of Raleigh or The Citadel Alumni Association.

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“Russ or "Buster" as we called him was a great friend of our Citadel Days especially summer school with Steve Wasserman of NY, also our classmate. "Wassey" also passed away 3 years ago. I miss them both so much. Buster had a mint green Plymouth convertible that we loved to ride in and go to Piggy Park to see the girls and order "TWO BUDS AND A MILLER!' our favorite beer and our motto forever it seemed. RIP to you both. Tim”

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