Weldon James Burns

Weldon Burns, loving husband, father, and grandfather, left this earth to be with the Lord in Heaven on September 23, 2013 at 4:26 a.m. He was born in Quanah, Texas on September 29, 1933 to Warren Hurley Burns and Burdor Miller-Burns. After graduation from Pasadena High School, Weldon joined the United States Air Force. He was married to the love of his life, Donna in 1956 and they had two daughters, Cindy, and Shelley. Weldon was a resident of Deer Park, Texas since 1962, and retired from Lubrizol on February 20, 1995 after 26 years of employment. He enjoyed playing golf and tinkering in his work shop. He treasured his family and church friends. He will be truly missed. Weldon is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna; daughters, Cindy Crago of Conroe,Texas; and Shelley Durden and her husband Rusty of Highlands, Texas; granddaughters Christy Murphy, Ashley Galvan, and Mandy Hill; grandson Cody Durden; great grandchildren, Cayden Murphy, Audrina Galvan, Leah and Leyton Hill, of which all reside in Texas. The family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.grandviewfunerals.com