SGM (Ret.) Gregory L. Burris

He was born October 2, 1951 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Russell and Anna Burris.

After serving over 30 years as a Combat Engineer in the U.S. Army, he retired to the country where he selflessly devoted his time mentoring other retirees and countless soldiers with any issues they may have encountered, as well as everyone else who needed him.

He was constantly in father/grandfather mode, caring for and guiding others through life's highs and lows, as only he could, with his distinct brand of tough love and amazing sense of humor.

He never met anyone that did not become his family; His departure will leave a vast gap in everyone’s hearts and lives.

Greg is survived by his wife and soulmate, Deb. His greatest source of pride, his children, devoted daughter Brigitte and loving son Mark as well as son-in-law Tom and granddaughters, Brooklyn and Paige and his mother Anna (Moore) Burris

He also leaves behind his adored stepsons Eric and Quintin, as well as daughter-in-law Toni and grandchildren Artiemus, Jade, and Alex. Other surviving family members include his brothers Bill and Lee; two sisters Barbara and Deborah; four nieces, two nephews and all he took under his wing as his family. He is preceded in death by his father, Russell Burris.

The Burris family will receive guests for a time of visitation on Friday, December 4, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM.

You may express condolences with the Burris family by visiting www.crawfordbowers.org