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James Burden Obituary
October 19, 1940 - February 9, 2025
David Burden (Paw Paw) 84 of Shirley, Il passed away on February 9,2025, with his family by his side. David was born on October 19, 1940 to James Frank and Rena Ann (Fulkerson) Burden. On July 28, 1962, he married the love of his life Patricia Ann Terrell, together they shared 62 years.
David worked as an Operating Engineer for Local 649.
He leaves to remember his memory; wife Patricia Burden (Shirley); children Star Lynn (Michael) Ivey(Shirley), Chastity Lynn (David) Jacob(Shirley) and four grandchildren.
Service for David will be held 11 a.m. on April 5,2025 at Shirley Christian Church, potluck lunch to follow.
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Nancy Danner
March 30, 2025
Star & Mike,
We go back to Justin Case days & mainly nights! Miss those times & you all. I wanted you & your family to have my deepest sympathy. May God bless you with His comfort & peace in this time of sorrow. Nancy (Marsha Fogler's BFF)
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Virginia Halsey
March 30, 2025
Chas and family. I´m so sorry for your loss you do have great memories! Virg
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