Roger Lee Burns

Roger Lee Burns obituary, Clay City, KY

Roger Lee Burns

Roger Burns Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grayson Funeral Home - Irvine on May 22, 2025.

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Roger Lee Burns, 58 of Irvine passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Irvine, October 21, 1966, to Earnest and Phyllis Burns. He was a dozer operator. He retired from the Army National Guard and from Toyota. He is survived by his mother Phyllis Durbin and stepfather William Durbin, his wife of 35 Years Ellar Burns, two sons Brian Joe Henry, Derrick Burns (McKayla), five grandchildren, Kaden Henry, Braden Joe Henry, Megan Leeann Burns, Sklar and Harley Caldwell, a brother Shane Durbin (Amanda), a sister Debbie Callahan (Wayne), and several brothers from another mother and all his military brothers. He was preceded in death by his father Earnest Burns. Funeral services will be held 6 PM Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Chad Brothers officiating. Friends may visit on Saturday from 5 PM till the time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.

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