James E. Burns Jr. Obituary
We announce the death of James E. Burns Jr. of Pleasant Hill, Ohio, who passed away on July 9, 2026, at the age of 79. James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Burns Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James E. Sr. Burns and Virginia I. Burns (Brown); and his siblings, Virginia Fyffe, Barbara Crabtree, Mary Smith, Jerry Brown and Orest Burns.
He is survived by: his wife Beverly Ann Burns (Adams); his children, Amy Weller (Willie Foster Peterson III) of Springfield, OH, Angela Carver (Shane) of Springfield, OH and Gail Newhouse (Ralph) of Pleasant Hill, OH; his grandchildren, Kirsti Carver, Madison Linville, Delayna Carver, Spencer Newhouse, Max Newhouse and Tessa Newhouse; his great grandchildren, Ethan Johnson, Waylon Carver, Logan Sanders and Rozalinne Mae Newhouse; and his brother Michael Burns (Marcia) of Piqua. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County (https://www.ohioshospice.org).
