Name: Visitation for Curtis BURNS
Start: 2018-10-23T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-10-23T17:00:00.000Z
Location: Avance Funeral Home & Crematory

BURNS, Curtis Robert "Bob" Passed away at 48 from a sudden illness on Oct.19th, 2018. Bob graduated from Hamilton High School in 1989 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Desert Storm as a chemical engineer. He was the lead singer and song writer for his band "Big In Iowa". He was head of social media for the Transportation Security Administration. Bob is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Locke Burns; two lovely daughters, Hannah Ryleigh Burns and Heidi Rowan Burns; mother, Brenda Burns Kurtz (John); father, Larry Burns (Mary Ellen), mother-in-law, Gail Locke; brother-in-law, Steven Locke; stepbrothers Jeff Kurtz (Laura), Mark Kurtz; and stepsister Patricia Jones (Jeff), and many friends. He is preceded in death by his father-in law, Bobby Locke. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Avance Funeral Home and Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield, 45014. A celebration of his life will begin at 1 p.m. Bob will be missed by many people. In lieu of flowers a GoFundMe account has been set up for his daughters trust. Please contribute at https://www.gofundme.com/bob-burns-trust-fund Condolences may be offered to the family at www.avancefuneralhome.com

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Published by Journal-News on Oct. 21, 2018.

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13 Entries

Joseph Keogh

July 1, 2021

I did a search about TSA locks for luggage & came across a blog from Bob Burns back in 2014, then later on Twitter found out about his passing, so sorry to know that & my deepest sympathy & condolences to his family & friends.

November 2, 2018

Such an amazing talent. I'm so sorry for your loss. His contributions to society live on.

Janice Lee

October 28, 2018

Thank you for shining your bright light in what often seems to be a very dark world.

Lauren Ruettimann

October 22, 2018

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Bob help to make government accessible to so many people, and his cleverness and good-natured sense of humor was a joy to experience in my social media feed. Sending thoughts and prayers, and I hope you're comforted by good memories. ❤

Zain Merchant

October 22, 2018

I didn't know Bob that well and I only heard of him because of the TSA instagram page, but he brought joy to my life. Whenever my friends were showing off social media pages, i would always show the TSA instagram page saying it was the best thing in the world. I went on to follow his personal page and it was great to see all of his interests, he's a very funny guy who listens to some great music. You will be missed and my condolences go out to your family and may you rest in peace. You will be missed.
-a loving fan

Anna Bergmann

October 22, 2018

Such a charming and delightful voice on Social Media. He touched so many people.

October 22, 2018

"Bob" TSA's Personnel Nation-Wide will miss your candor.
I will miss sharing music, who will be there to turn on the old Sanyo Receiver and spin the old 45's?
You, as The Transportation Security Administration's Employee of the year 2017!
Will always be a life-time friend.
Doug Blair

Charles Tackney

October 21, 2018

He will be missed by so many anonymous admirers out there! Thank you for your service and creativity. RIP
Chuck T. aka "Barnshadow"

Michelle Curiel

October 21, 2018

Bob

I'll never forget the good times we had in the training department during the early days of TSA. We had a lot if laughs. The laughs continued even after we all went our separate ways. You made us all smile and showed us how to look at the lighter side of our job and life. You had a special soul and will be dearly missed. Condolences to your lovely wife, daughters and family. Miss you friend.

Michelle Curiel

October 21, 2018

Bob,

I'll never forget the good times we had in the training dept. during the early days at TSA. We had a lot of laughs. The laughs continued even after we all went our separate ways. You were a special person who knew how to make us smile and helped us see the positive side of life. You will be missed my friend. My sincere condolences to your family and may you rest in peace.

October 21, 2018

Kind thoughts are with the family in your time of grief. May fond memories bring you comfort during these difficult days. Psalms 9: 9, 10

Carl Revis

October 20, 2018

Bob, while we never actually met, you and I seem like kindred spirits. I will always be thankful for your kind words to me and encouragement as well as your belief in me and people in general. I will never forget you making me internet famous. I wish you safe travels in your journey to our heavenly father. May he embrace you and keep you. My sincerest condolences to your family. As amazing as you were as a coworker, you must have been phenomenal as a friend and as a family man.

Michael Clemons

October 20, 2018

I am a coworker of Bob and I am in Arlington VA. A wonderful man, great husband and a Father words can't describe. I send my condolences to the family during this time if sadness. He will be missed and it was a pleasure to work with and know Bob

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