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John Albert Burns
SPRINGFIELD, IL – John Albert Burns, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Memorial Medical Center Emergency Room.
He was born August 6, 1953, in Springfield to Ronald C. Burns and Francis J. Burns. He attended elementary school in Wood River, Ill., and graduated from Athens High School. He entered the U.S. Navy and served on a nuclear submarine. After returning from the service he worked at B & M Electric and Young's Appliances in Springfield. He was currently employed at the Hilton as a night supervisor and engineer.
He is survived by his companion, Elizabeth Valdez, of Springfield; father, Ronald C. (Virginia) Burns, of Springfield; mother, Frances Hartley of Alton; brother, David (Debbie) Burns, of Springfield; sister, Mari Beth Crayne of Hartsburg; son, Darren (Debi) Burns of Springfield; daughter, Erica Burns; half-brother, Luke Sykes of Alton; stepdaughter, Lori (Eric) Stephens, of Ashland; three stepsisters, Sheri (Bobby) Williams of Springfield, Debbi Appleby of Maui, Hawaii, and Lori (Larry) Chilton of Plantersville, Texas; one stepbrother, Robert (Tammy) Appleby of Kauai, Hawaii; five grandchildren; nephews, Senior Airman Daniel Burns and Jimmy Shanks; four nieces, Sharli Crayne, Kira Heckwine, Jennifer Shanks, Rhonda Shanks and other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Matthew Burns; sister, Cathy Shanks; and half-brother, Seth Sykes.
John loved his country, music, was an avid gun enthusiast, loved art, played guitar and put newsworthy articles on Facebook.
Visitation: 9-11 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2015, at Staab Funeral Home with Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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April 5, 2015
Darren and Lori,So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time.Julie Bateman
L. Chilton
April 5, 2015
On the back of our dolphin,on the wings of a dove--Godspeed brother.
Lynn Koskey
April 4, 2015
Mari: I am so sorry about the loss of your brother. May the precious memories you have of him help you through this difficult time. God bless you and your family and may John rest in Heavenly peace.
Bob Reinisch
April 4, 2015
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Elizabeth and all of the Burns family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for John's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Dolphin "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Nick Nichols
April 3, 2015
To the Burns Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
John Albert Burns
US Navy Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain
Jesse Shanks
April 3, 2015
Rest in peace bud, have alot of good memories.
Keena Peek
April 3, 2015
Mary,
Know that you and your family are in my prayers as you lay your brother to rest...
Keena
Carol Coady
April 3, 2015
As being Johns 2nd wife,Carol... I can remember the good times we had... and going to the St. Louis baseball games with Darren and Lori..Having roadside picnics...All the crazy Leo parties we had at our house... He was a great guy and will be missed by a lot of people...R.I.P. John ...Love Carol
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