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Ray Burris Obituary

Ray E. Burris, 95, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2024. He was born on September 3, 1928 to the late Rev. Homer Burris and Adele Johnson Burris of Aiken, SC. He attended Miners Teacher where he earned a bachelor's degree. He is survived by two sons: Ronald F. (Laura) Burris of Rockville, MD, Bruce A. Burris of Martinsburg, WV; stepdaughter Janet Sloane of St. Petersburg, FL; granddaughters, Cheitian Burris and Jiordan Burris; sisters Evetta Barrett and Sadie B. Smith; and sister-in-law Legatha H. Burris. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024 at Cumberland AME Church. Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home Aiken, SC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cumberland AME or https://saveoceangroveschool

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Published by The Washington Post on May 14, 2024.

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C Harris

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always.

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16

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home

126 Fairfield Street S.E., Aiken, SC 29801

May

16

Service

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home

126 Fairfield Street S.E., Aiken, SC 29801

May

17

Lying in State

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cumberland AME Church

111 Kershaw Street, Aiken, SC 29801

May

17

Service

1:00 p.m.

Cumberland AME Church

111 Kershaw Street, Aiken, SC 29801

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126 Fairfield Street S.E., Aiken, SC 29801

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