Born August 15, 1935, in Vanceburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Hazel (Carpenter) and Ezra Burriss. A man who had high standards and a hard working mindset, he was a valuable asset to General Motors until his retirement. Robert was also a strong believer in unions and fully supported his co-workers in the workplace. He worked as a homebuilder for several years. Work before play was his motto and he lived it every day.
Robert loved his family and was especially close to his grandchildren. Family cookouts were a highlight. His honest, independent nature coupled with his loving demeanor leave a legacy all will treasure. He attended Dean Road Free Will Baptist Church. Always busy, Robert enjoyed yardwork and flower gardening.
He is survived by a son, Robert W. (Rebecca) Burriss; three daughters, Vickie Cline, Mary (Danny) Perry, and Joyce M. Ash; twelve grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; three brothers; two sisters; and a son-in-law, William Cline.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Road. A brief funeral service will follow at 8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held in Lewis County Memory Gardens, Vanceburg, Kentucky, on Friday at 2:00 p.m.
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