John Burns Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 23, 2025, at the age of 84, John Burns Jr. (Charles Town, West Virginia), born in Winchester, Virginia passed away. 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, John Porter Burns and Katherine Childs Burns. He is survived by: his wife Donna; his daughter Stephanie Porter Burns Cotterill (Steven); his grandchildren, Ellie Porter Cotterill and Lucy Porter Cotterill of Charles Town; his daughter Mary Katherine Burns; his grandchildren, Nicholas Maximilian Kianpoor, Lucas Cameron Kianpoor and Katrina Colette Kianpoor of Malibu, California; his son John Porter Burns III (Elizabeth Caldwell); his grandchildren, John Porter Burns IV, Helena Grace Burns and Locke Wilson Burns of Charles Town; his son Bryan Porter Burns (Jessica Denny); his grandchildren, Amara Porter Burns and Ruby Denny Burns of St. Petersburg, Florida.; and his siblings, Richard Burns (Denise), Patricia Dick (Roy) and David Burns (Nadia). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of J.P. Burns to the Jefferson County Fair Association, Inc. (P.O. Box 653, Ranson, WV 25438), Hospice of the Panhandle (330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430), or to a charity of the donor's choice.
