Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Sep 1, 1947 - Aug 29, 2018
I was Bill’s friend, co worker and Boss for 20 years in California at Matheson.Late, but just found out. He was great guy. Always there to help or get into trouble with.
Gary Harper
April 28, 2021 | Durant, OK | Coworker
Dad. I don't know how to express or put into words how much your passing has affected me. Affected me in such a way that at first I was stunned, very upset. But I acknowledged it. Now as each day passes, and days are turning to weeks, which will quickly stretch into months, and those months into years; I now find myself in disbelief that you are actually gone. All those years that we let fly by...I was never mad at you daddy. Nor were you upset with me. We just let all time do what it...
Elizabeth Marquez
September 23, 2018 | Lake Havasu City, AZ | Daughter
Deepest sympathy to all the family
Suzan chamness
Suzan Chamness
September 10, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
Diana, the kids and I will miss you Pops. I miss hearing you say "Hello Son".
billie burris
September 02, 2018 | Son
"Hello Son" .... I can't get it out of my head. That was a typical greeting. I'm going to miss you Pops. I love you.
billie burris
September 02, 2018 | IL | Son
Terry, Billie use to play cowboys and Indians all the time when we were growing up. I use to spend a lot of time at their house on Leapers Hill playing with all the kids. We use to have so much fun back then! Fond memories "Devil Dog" You will be missed. May you rest in peace with our Lord forever.
Micheal Phelps
September 01, 2018 | Boulder, CO | Friend
Joe you were a good friend - thank you
Heaven is surly better than Vegas buddy
Enjoy being with the Lord until we meet again
Rest In Peace my friend
Rodney Rednour
September 01, 2018 | Marissa, IL | Friend
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering Joe Joe today and always. RIP Joe Joe! Love ya Buddy!
Donna Leeper
September 01, 2018 | Coulterville, IL | Friend
What a wonderful person in life, He had a way of energizing a room when he walked in. He surely will be missed
Mike Secoy
August 31, 2018
Billie “Joe” Burris, age 70, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 2:55 a.m. in VA Community Living Center, Marion, IL.
Joe was born on September 1, 1947 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Billie John and Rose Marie (Fisher) Burris. He attended Coulterville and Swanwick grade schools and graduated from Pinckneyville Community High School in 1965. He proudly served in the United States Marines from 1966 to 1969, during the Vietnam War. He settled in Ontario, CA for 28 years after service. He married, raised 3 children, Brian, Bill and Elizabeth. He worked for Matheson Gas as a Chemist. Joe returned to Coulterville, IL in 1993. During this time he operated a BJ’s Limo Service and worked for Norrenberg Truck Service. Joe liked to spend his time fishing, ride his motorcycle with buddies, and playing cards with friends. He always had time for family and friends. Joe traveled as much as possible, usually with his sidekick, Bones, happily looking for his next adventure. He made the best of his time, even though he had health issues for several years. Joe lived during some of the best of times, the best music, the fastest cars and modern technology. He will be missed by many. Joe knew the Lord and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL and the Coulterville VFW Post #6865.
Survivors include his two sons, Brian Burris of Ontario, CA and Bill (Diana) Burris II of O’Fallon, IL; one daughter, Elizabeth Marquez of Lake Havasu, AZ; twelve grandchildren; five brothers, Ed Burris of Coulterville, IL, Mick Burris of Gibsonton, FL, Bob (Wendy) Burris of Vicksburg, MI, Ken Burris of Beckemeyer, IL and Don (Whitney) of Muncie, IN; two sisters, Judy (Bill) Rainey of Coulterville, IL and Sally (Phillip) Hepp of Coulterville, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Terry Burris and Roger Burris; and his little sidekick, Bones.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 with Brother Jeff Downard officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL.
Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning at the funeral home from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Coulterville VFW Post #6865.
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