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Ronald Burruss Sr.
1959 - 2025
BORN
1959
DIED
2025
FUNERAL HOME
UPCOMING SERVICE
Visitation
Dec. 4, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New Birth Church of Christ
Ronald Burruss Obituary
Ronald served for ten years as a Navy Hospital Corpsman worldwide. He was a dedicated Orthopedic Technician at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Lexington, KY.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Maxine Burruss; his brother, Charles L. Burruss Jr.; and three brothers-in-law, James Vessels Jr., Billy Vessels, and Eugene Newton.
Ronald leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Patricia Ann (Vessels) Burruss, three loving children: DaShanda Inez Player; Ronald Douglass Burruss Jr. (Dr. Virginia Burruss); and Nichole Michelle Burruss. He is also survived by six siblings: Tresea (Chester) Maull, Carrie Jean Newton, Cherylene Burruss, Beverly Jo Mitchell, Jacqueline Burruss, and Terri Pack; and one sister-in-law, Ann Burruss. He was blessed with ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, his special Uncle Leroy Madison, and friends Tim (Cap) White, Mark Hudson, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 10:00–11:00 a.m. at New Birth Church of Christ, 1690 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Felix Williams officiating. Interment will take place at Camp Nelson National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.sharp. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, USA.
Memorial Events
for Ronald Burruss
Dec
4
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New Birth Church of Christ
1690 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40505
Dec
4
Service
11:00 a.m.
New Birth Church of Christ
1690 Russell Cave Road, Lexington, KY 40505
Funeral services provided by:
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513
Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Burruss
Sponsored by Lexington Herald-Leader.
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mary bracey
Yesterday
Offering my deepest condolences to the family and my friend Cherylene. I lost my brother last year, and I've learned that we really don't get over grieving. Certain triggers will recall them to remembrance. May you find comfort in knowing that God family, and others care. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary B
Mary Bracey
Yesterday
My deepest condolences to the family and friend Cherylene. I lost my brother last year, and I'm still grieving his loss. I've learned we really don't get over the loss of a loved one, and certain triggers will recall to remembrance. May you find comfort in knowing God, family and others care. GLUID2 Mary B
Julie Reed
November 30, 2025
My daughter had to have serial casting on her legs twice - once when she was 7 and then again when she was 10. Ron did all of her casts. He was so amazing. He made her laugh and teased her like an uncle would. She still has the goat beanie baby he gave her when she had the last set of casts removed.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in our prayers.
Pearl Keeton
November 30, 2025
I will pray for the whole family, I know his sister Charlene, will pray with you all on the 4th of December, keeping the love
Sarah Haggard
November 30, 2025
I am so saddened to read of Rons death. I appreciated his work at Shriners. He had a gift of helping the kids to relax while he was making their cast. So many of them enjoyed and delighted in him. He was a hard worker. May he rest in peace.
Lillian Burnett
November 29, 2025
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Laura Devine
November 28, 2025
I worked with Ron at Shriners Hospital in the surgical department and in the clinic. Part of my job was to work in the cast room when Ron needed help. He was excellent in any working environment! The kids were drawn to him. He made kids comfortable with his smile & great laugh. His ortho tech skills were exemplary! Ron was a great friend & a joy to work with. I think his storytelling was a natural gift. I was often mesmerized by them! Lexington lost a real legend but heaven gained an angel!
I send my heartfelt condolences to each member of his family. I pray for peace & comfort for you all. He definitely was one of the best humans I´ve ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. I will always remember him.
Cassandra Greenlee
November 28, 2025
So sorry to hear of the unexpected loss of Shriner´s exceptional cast technician. He will truly be missed. His memory will live on in the hearts of everyone that he came into contact with
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