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6-23-10 — Feb. 7, 1932-June 11, 2010
Willie ³Bill² Burris, 78, of New Castle went to be with the Lord Friday morning, June 11, 2010. He passed away peacefully at his home following an extended illness.
He was born February 7, 1932 in Clinton County, Ky. and was the son of the late Tommie and Vertie (McGinnis) Burris.
Willie was a Veteran of the United States Marines and served in the Korean War from 1947-51. After serving his country he returned home to Kentucky and farmed until 1969, at which time he moved to New Castle. He was then employed by Modernfold Industries until 1997 when he retired.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking trips to Kentucky and working outdoors in his yard. In 1952 he married Georgia Lillian (Wright) Burris and from this union, five children were born. Georgia Lillian Burris passed away in November of 2005.
He is survived by three daughters-Sue (husband-Keith) Acrey of Kentucky, Katheleen ³Kat² Burris of New Castle and Tammy (husband-Harold) Bertram of New Castle; one son-Rick Burris of New Castle; eight grandchildren-Doug (wife-Sheila) Acrey of Ky., Scott (wife-Vachelle) Acrey of Ky., William Prince of New Castle, Richey Burris of Ky., Eric (girlfriend-Tracie Wilburn) Williams of Greenfield, Johnny (fiancé-Alisha
Poindexter) Burris of New Castle, Tommy (fiancé-Shawna Perkins) Bertram of New Castle and Wendy Bertram of New Castle; five great grandchildren-Cory, Cody, Jessica, Shana and Darren Acrey, all of Ky.; one great-great granddaughter-Jerrica Hancock of Ky.; one brother-Dean (wife-Brenda) Burris of Ky. and several sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition, he is survived by close friend-Jolene Sidwell Lowe and special neighbors and many friends.
He was preceded in death by a daughter-Sharon Denise Burris in 1963; two brothers-Johnny and Sam Burris; one sister-Ruby Burris Humphrey; a great-great grandchild-Jaden Hancock; two brothers-in-law-Bobby and Tom Wright.
Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Monday evening in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Paul Davis officiating. Additional funeral services were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Central Time at the Davis Chapel Church with Pastor Darrel Ragan officiating.
Burial will follow in the Davis Chapel Cemetery adjacent to the church with Military Honors provided by the Wayne County D.A.V.
Talbot Funeral Home assisting with the services in Kentucky.
Online condolences may be made at www.mainanddavis.com.