Photo courtesy of Labby Memorial Funeral Home - Leesville
Leesville, Louisiana
Oct 3, 1931 – Jul 31, 2020
Billy John Burns peacefully passed from this life for his final journey to Heaven on July 31, 2020 in Vivian, Louisiana. He was born in Anacoco, Louisiana on October 3, 1931 to John William and Minnie Minerva Burns. He married his sweetheart, Judith Ellen Coriell, on December 22, 1960 and...
Read MoreI remember the days in the library at Anacoco High School working on the yearbook and studying World Geography for the literary rally. Mr. Burns had the patience of a saint. I was a classmate of his daughter, Donna. RIP Mr. Burns.
Ricky Mitchell
August 11, 2020 | Ruston, LA | Student
Please know your family in Wisconsin is heartbroken as we mourn the loss of our cherished uncle/great uncle. He was so very special to all of us and he will never be forgotten! We are so sorry we cannot be there with you tomorrow but please know we will be there spiritually. Our love for him will live on always! What a beautiful soul we have lost but we know the heavens are rejoicing!!! God Bless our Burns Family! We love You!!! The Seefurth,Blackburn, and Spitza families
Mary Anne Seefurth
August 07, 2020 | Franklin, WI | Family
Mr. Burns was my Principal at Calvary, as I taught Third Grade there. He was the most kind and patient man I had ever known. He was never late to school and always had an encouraging word to share. I remember his hands were so misshaped because of arthritis but he never complained, and I know they must have hurt him. Wow - how he loved Judy! Donna, I remember your courtship with Tommy Robinson and the kids that you would inherit and what a blessing you would bring to this family. Your...
Judy Salley
August 06, 2020 | Haughton, LA | Coworker
I remember Mr. Burn's Civics class! He was an awesome teacher! We need civics classes taught today with Mr. Burn's passion, maybe the world would be a better place! Condolences to the family.
Tina Comeaux
August 03, 2020 | Hornbeck, LA
