Ted Burris

Ted Burris, age 89, of Albemarle, NC, peacefully entered eternal rest on 02/15/2026. Born on 04/05/1936 in Albemarle, NC to Sam Burris and Alma Lowder Burris. Ted spent his life with dirt under his fingernails and love in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cardwell Burris, his chosen sons, Donnie Thompson (Sylvia) and Allon Thompson, his parents, and his siblings, Haskel, Joe, Ann, LuDean, and TJ.

Ted joined the Army when he was 18 years old and enjoyed sharing with family his experiences in Austria. He worked for Charlotte Pipe, the railroads, Wiscasset Mills Dye House and spent his years until retirement working proudly for the State on the road crews in North Carolina.

A farmer by heart and by soul, Ted understood the "secret reasons" of the seasons. He spent decades tending to the land on Sam Road, where he believed that honest sweat and hard work were the building blocks of character.

Above all his harvests, his greatest pride was his family. Ted was a man of immense devotion who spent 40 years doting on his beloved wife, Helen Louise Cardwell Burris. Their partnership was the foundation of their home, built on a love that "reigned supreme".

Ted had a special relationship with his son-in-law, David Hinson. In the years before he needed 24-hour care, he and David shared many interests including fishing, hunting, gardening, and many other things. When Ted went into assisted care, David took the role of personal care the remaining years of Ted’s life. David was a son by heart to Ted.

His legacy of perseverance and kindness lives on through his chosen daughter, Margaret Hinson (David), his grandchildren Anna Brown (Jason), Todd Thompson (Amanda), Tonya Guyton-Thompson (Gigi), Tammy Corvey (Ted), Deidra Thompson, Tiffany Thompson, Tawny Stephens (Ace), his great-grandchildren Elijah, Bailey, Avery, Alex, Erin (Ben), Brooklyn, Taylor, Lexie, Mia, Ryan, and his great-great grandchildren, Rosalie Jane and Valentino.

A celebration of his life will be held at Hartsell Funeral Home on February 19, 2026, at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Tillery Hospice Care for their loving care of Ted in his final days.