H. David Burris
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H. David Burris, 75, of Wilmington, passed away Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at the Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.
He was born Dec. 26, 1943 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Herman Henry Burris and Melba Rosemae Vastine Burris.
He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from International Paper in Mason after 40 years of service.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Burris, whom he married Oct. 28, 1978; five children, Annette Sue Burris, David Wayne Burris, Jennifer Elaine Reid, Kelly Marie Ruffner and Dannielle Burris; grandchildren, Eric, Delana, Zach, Nigel, Christen, Bradley, Brayden, April, Codie, Corey, Corteney, Cassidy, Maliyah, Maddox and Makayla; 11 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Joanne Blount; sister, Pauline (Clarence) Frazier; two brothers, Mark (Michelle) Burris and John Burris; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Gary Burris; and a granddaughter, Chloe Grace Ruffner.
A celebration of David's life will be held at the Wilmington American Post #49, 140 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Paul Butler officiating. The American Legion Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.
Friends will be received at the American Legion Post Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, noon to 1 p.m.
Contributions in David's memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors, Hospice of Fayette County or Multiple Myeloma Foundation.
The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
He was born Dec. 26, 1943 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Herman Henry Burris and Melba Rosemae Vastine Burris.
He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from International Paper in Mason after 40 years of service.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Burris, whom he married Oct. 28, 1978; five children, Annette Sue Burris, David Wayne Burris, Jennifer Elaine Reid, Kelly Marie Ruffner and Dannielle Burris; grandchildren, Eric, Delana, Zach, Nigel, Christen, Bradley, Brayden, April, Codie, Corey, Corteney, Cassidy, Maliyah, Maddox and Makayla; 11 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Joanne Blount; sister, Pauline (Clarence) Frazier; two brothers, Mark (Michelle) Burris and John Burris; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Gary Burris; and a granddaughter, Chloe Grace Ruffner.
A celebration of David's life will be held at the Wilmington American Post #49, 140 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 at 1 p.m. with Chaplain Paul Butler officiating. The American Legion Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.
Friends will be received at the American Legion Post Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, noon to 1 p.m.
Contributions in David's memory may be made to the Wounded Warriors, Hospice of Fayette County or Multiple Myeloma Foundation.
The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisting the family. To sign the online guest book, go to edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.