John William “Bill” Burns's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2023 in Wilmington, North Carolina

John William “Bill” Burns

February 2, 1934 - January 29, 2023 (88 years old)

Wilmington, North Carolina

John William “Bill” Burns's obituary , Passed away on January 29, 2023 in Wilmington, North Carolina

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John William “Bill” Burns

February 2, 1934 - January 29, 2023 (88 years old)

Wilmington, North Carolina

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John William Burns Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John William Burns of Wilmington, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 88, on January 29, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Francis "Frank" Burns and Doris Brown Burns; and his sister Bonnie (Tuter). He is survived by : his family, John "David" Burns (Kim) and James "Shannon" Burns (Tina); his granddaughters, Jennifer Burns of Hamilton, Montana, Katherine Burns of Alexandria, Virginia and Ashley Burns of Granite Falls, NC; his wife Julie Horrell Burns of Atkinson, NC; his stepdaughters, Sheri Vereen and Misty Barnes; his former life partner Shilda Berry Burns of Granite Falls; and also, Patsy Harris (Dudney), Vicky Schlenker (Pat), Johnny Perry (Jan) and Doris Carlton (Steve).

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to, The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Greer-McElveen Funeral Home



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St. James Episcopal Church
806 College Ave SW, Lenoir, NC 28645

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