Robert Alfred Burns Jr.

Robert Alfred Burns Jr. obituary, Rogersville, TN

Robert Alfred Burns Jr.

Robert Burns Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christian Sells Funeral Home on Apr. 11, 2023.
Robert A. Burns, Jr., age 73, of Rogersville, went to his Heavenly home Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He drove a school bus for the Hawkins County School System and worked for the Hawkins County Waste Management at the convenience center on Highway 113. He never met a stranger and made friends wherever he went. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gracie Burns, Sr.
He is survived by his wife of four years, Doris Burns; daughters, Beth Griffin and husband, Branson, Becky Seay and husband, Dustin; son, Jason Burns and wife, Sherie; grandchildren, Justin Burns, Heaven Burns, Zoey Seay, Owen Seay, Ainsley Griffin, Brantlee Griffin and Ryan Sims; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Burns, Evelyn King and Judy Laster; brother, Jerry Burns; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation hours will be from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm with Rev. Neal Drinnon officiating. Burial will follow in Stipes Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
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