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1963
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2023
Jeff Burr Obituary
Jeff Burr was a filmmaker who worked on popular horror franchises like "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "Puppet Master," and "Pumpkinhead."
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Allen Titinik
July 31, 2025
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 is a classic loved by Horror fans worldwide
Thank You-R.I.P Jeff
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Yolanda De Ridder
January 21, 2024
Dear Family, Dear Jeff,
My thoughts go to the wonderful beautiful time in Dalton with your family, mother JEANNE and yourself JEFF BURR, film director, writer, and producer.
You left our world on October 10, 2023, I am speechless and am left orphaned.
When I think of you I remember your kind smile and hospitality, my heart feels with warmth and deep gratitude to those happy days in Dalton.
Your Friendship meant a lot to me and you were the brother I never had.
RIP JEFF BURR - Love Yolanda De Ridder, Belgium, Dilbeek Dalton
Benjamin Calvert
November 12, 2023
From Benjamin Calvert and my partner Patrick we both so sadden to hear of you passing you are the kindest nicer person who love your fans treated us like family. You are family to me and Patrick like a brother heaven have another angel i missed you so much and i missed our talk about movies
Jan Hamby Aldamuy
November 6, 2023
I just learned of your passing and I´m shocked, saddened and in grief. We met after college while your were raising funds for your first movie and continued our friendship throughout the years. I´ll miss our spontaneous chats and laughter. RIP, my friend Jan
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Sheila Evans/strange
October 12, 2023
Jeff was a great person
My son made several short films and is still writing Jeff oncouraged him to continue
His short films were viewed at Dalton little Theater. Got a award for best Director.Jeff pushed him to succeed ....he looked up to Jeff and thought the world of him.The family is in our prayers.Jeff will be greatly missed.
Edward Abramson
October 12, 2023
Jeff was a friend and mentor. He helped and encouraged many filmmakers in the horror genre,
Elizabeth Bell
October 12, 2023
R.I.P. Jeff
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