Ryan Burroughs

Ashley "Ryan" Burroughs, 30, of New Bern, passed away on December 7, 2020 after heroically helping others in the Chesapeake, VA area. Ryan was born on August 16, 1990 in Craven County to Elmer Ray Burroughs Jr. and Lillian Burroughs.

The heart of a giant. He never met a stranger. He had a deep calling to help others. He would give the shirt off his back in 30 degree weather in order to help someone else. He met his one and only true love and he knew they would be married before she did. He loved his wife dearly, as well as, his family. He has marked each one forever and will be deeply missed. The family will hold the precious memories of Ryan close and make sure he is never forgotten.

Ryan is survived by his wife, Alison "Ali" Burroughs, son, Wyatt Burroughs, daughter, Thalia Burroughs, daughter, Mikki Heck, son, Kannon Millette, mother, Lillian Burroughs, sister, Krystal Trowbridge and husband, Jeremy, nephew, Tracy Dale Burroughs, in-laws, Raymond (Ray Ray) and Nancy (Mommer) Heck, and his faithful companion, Draven.

He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Ray Burroughs Jr., and both sets of grandparents.

The family would like to thank Shamrock Environmental for their support and the staff at Sentara Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

In honor of Ryan's life and servants heart the family would like for you to pay it forward.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Blackbeard's from 2pm to 5pm. Casual attire preferred, come as you are.

In the care of Cotten Funeral Home and Crematory.