Christopher Samuel Burns, Jr.
Christopher Samuel Burns, Jr.
Obituary
Guest Book
Christopher Burns, Jr. Obituary
Viewing will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 1 - 6 p.m. at the Metropolitan Funeral Home of Portsmouth and the funeral service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, VA at 11a.m on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake, VA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Audrea Johnson-Elliott
August 30, 2025
I´m thinking about the wonderful legacy he´s left behind, and it brings both smiles and tears. He will be missed so much by all of us, but his memory will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, dear family and kids, for everything you´ve done. I´m sending lots of love your way during this tough time. With all my sympathy, your great-niece, Audrea Elliott-Johnson.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
5605 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701
Make a Donation
in Christopher Burns, Jr.'s name
How to support Christopher's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Christopher Burns, Jr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
