Walter E Burns "Gene", 88 years old, born on May 13, 1933 in Glenwood, Georgia and died on September 11, 2021.
Gene Burns served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked in the postal service but then changed directions and served in the fire service where he retired from the City of Tampa and then later in Pasco county.
His real devotion was for his family and his Savior Christ Jesus. He was an avid bass fisherman and loved to enjoy a day on the water with his family or his close friends.
Gene Burns leaves behind his loving wife, Joan Burns; and his children Steve and Jackie. He also has three wonderful grandchildren, Blake, Jamie Leigh and Kelsey of whom he adored.
A graveside service for Gene will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4228 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
