James Ira Burr, Jr., age 68 of Avondale, AZ died March 21, 2018 in Avondale, AZ. He was born May 20, 1949 in Painesville, OH to James and Hazel Burr. James was a man dedicated to family and country. He was married to Linda Burr for 27 years, father to two sons, Thomas and Chris, and a father to many other boys who lacked a father figure in their lives. James served as a Sergeant in the US Air Force from 1970 - 1974 during the Vietnam War. Following the war he completed over 30 years of employment with the Veteran’s Administration. He received several awards, including two congressional awards for his VA Service. James was a member of Covenant Christian Church, and a saved again believer of our Lord Jesus Christ.
James is survived by his son, Thomas Burr; sisters, Faith Peterson, Patricia Graham, Linda Cefelli; and brothers, Nelson and Jonny Burr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Burr, and son, Christopher Belliveau. Burial will be at Ebenezer Cemetery, 14764 Wooster Road, Mount Vernon, OH. The family suggests that donations be made to the Veterans of Foreign War, or the Jerry Lee Lewis Foundation.
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