Gene Burns 86, passed away May 14, 2015. He was born to Webb and Cora Burns. He married Dolores J. Burns, and they were married for over 60 years. They had one son, James Eugene Burns. Gene served in the Army from 1945 until he was honorably discharged on October 16, 1949. He retired from the Teamsters Union in 1990. Gene was a resident of the Heights since 1957 and a member of Heights Presbyterian Church since 1963. He sang in the choir for over 50 years. He loved his church and its members. He enjoyed walking throughout the Heights area. There are many happy memories of Gene, and he loved to tell jokes. He continued to share his humor up until the very end.
He is preceded in death by:
Webb and Cora Burns – Parents
R.E. Burns– Brother
Mose Ray Burns – Brother
Cleo Burns – Brother
Jimmy Burns – Brother
Webb Burns Jr. – Brother
Anna Mae Ray – Sister
Nannie Ruth Thompson – Sister
Drucilla Pickens – Sister
Juanita and Herman Dixon – Mother in Law and Husband
Wanda Robison – Sister in Law
He is survived by:
Dolores Burns – Loving Wife
James and Angie Burns – Son and Daughter in Law
Bobbye Sweeney - Sister
Melissa and Scott Lehman – Granddaughter and husband
Yviana Lehman – Great Granddaughter
Angie and Stephen Johnson – Granddaughter and husband
Vernon and Vickie Fristoe – Brother in Law and Wife
Numerous nieces and nephews
He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, and friends.
All service will be held at Heights Funeral Home – 1317 Heights Blvd. Houston, Texas 77008
Viewing - Tuesday May 19, 2015, 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Service – Wednesday May 20, 2015, 10:00 A.M
Burial – Forest Park Dairy Ashford and Westheimer immediately following the Service
Remember Me
Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow,
but remember me in every tomorrow.
Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles,
I've only gone to rest a little while.
Although my leaving causes pain and grief,
my going has eased my hurt and given me relief.
So dry your eyes and remember me
not as I am now, but as I use to be.
Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile,
Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while.
As long as I have the love of each of you,
I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.
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