JOHN-BURNS-Obituary

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JOHN F. BURNS

Oct 1, 1949 - Jul 10, 2025

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I will miss you brother you will always be in my heart with me

Kathy and Family—so sorry for your loss!

A GREAT MAN, A GOOD FRIEND! Condolences to the family and GOD BLESS !

Prayers for John’s family. I knew John growing up. John lived across the street from us in Sheffield Lake. I watched the boys when I was a teenager when John had a gun shop in the front office of my Dad’s automotive shop. John was a jokester. John also liked bowling. John would always be at the bowling alley when I was dating my first husband. They were good friends. It is sad to think we won’t be seeing John after just seeing John at my grandson’s graduation party a couple of weeks...

Sending prayers to your family John. I will miss you at church and at the VFW. I am happy for you that you are in a much better place. No more pain for you. Just sorrow that your family and friends feel with your absence.. say hi to Jesus for me.

My condolences to John’s family we will miss him at grace baptist church

John, I will miss our conversations.

There is so much I will miss about John. He was one of the most genuine people I have ever met. John had the best sense of humor and always made me smile. He was the first person I would go to when I needed a friend, he was always there. He also knew how to annoy me and liked doing that:)
He touched so many lives. He had a large circle of friends, some from his school days.
He loved his sons and his sister so much. It was obvious by the close relationships he had with them that...

I loved my older brother in heart, I cherish the short time that we knew each but he will remain in my heart forever. He was ready to join the lord and my ancestors, God was ready for him to join his congregation of the godly people of this earth. I will love you forever and I will never forget you John, a beautiful soul who will live in the heavens forever until I join you.

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JOHN's Obituary

JOHN FRANCIS BURNS age 75. Loving father of Michael (Rachael), Ryan (Brandy), Kevin (Kristen) and Robert (Misty); grandfather of Anthony (Inez), Victoria Burns, Hailey Russell (Jake), Ryan Burns Jr., Brendan Burns (Jaqueline), Jenna Burns, Kaitlyn Burns, Kellen Burns and Jack Burns; great-grandfather of Jaliah, Mya and Nova; son of the late Mary Ellen (nee Kelly) and Robert Burns; brother of Kathleen Hurayt (Ed); uncle and friend of many. Passed away July 10, 2025. 

John was born October 1, 1949 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He moved to Cleveland, OH in 1954 and attended St. Rocco parish School. He graduated from West Tech High School, Class of 1967 where he was involved in their Alumni Reunion Group. 

He raised his family in Sheffield Lake, OH where he volunteered as a baseball coach. He enjoyed bowling and collecting coins, guns, cards and McDonald's cups. He loved all dogs, going on cruises, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, the Tennessee Volunteers and the Cleveland Indians. He was a member and chaplain of the Greater Cleveland Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #124.  He was a proud member of the VFW Post 8686 and the Amvets Post 55. He was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Lorain, Ohio.  

John worked for almost 30 years with Lake Erie Screw Corp.  Before that he worked for the City of Cleveland Division of Police in the their Special Unit and Norfolk Western Railroad. 

Funeral Service Wednesday, July 16, at 11:00 AM in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS where friends may call TUESDAY 4-7 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers contributions to Grace Baptist Church, 719 Root Rd. Lorain, OH 44052 or to the Friendship APL, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035. 

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