Robert Burns Obituary
Robert was born March 26, 1955, in Jacksonville, IL, a son of Peter Joseph and Catherine (McGinnis) Burns. Robert graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1973.
Robert was a corrections officer at Jacksonville Correctional Center for many years, retiring in 2017. He liked to shoot trap and riding horses. Robert knew how to save money and as his family said he was "tighter then bark on a tree".
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas P. Burns.
There are no services planned at this time.
Robert is survived by his brother, Daniel "Dan" J. Burns of Carlinville, IL, brother, Terrence "Terry" E. (Vicki) Burns of Chesterfield, IL, sister-in-law, Ruth Burns-Coatney of Carlinville, IL, and nine cousins.
Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Community Center.
Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory.
Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dan Duckels
December 25, 2025
Bob was a good friend growing up. He will be missed.
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Tony Wiggins and family
December 25, 2025
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