William Burns, 87 years of Winchester, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown.
He was born in Cherry Fork, Ohio on May 20, 1925 the son of the late Raymond and Myrta Bridge Burns.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two daughters; Helen Sherlyn Burns and Louise Marlyn Burns and two brothers; Clarence Burns and Dale Burns.
William attended Decatur Methodist Church; he was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the D.A.V. and American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pansy Juree Sheeler Burns of Winchester, one daughter; Beverly Mathias of Winchester, two grandchildren; Melissa Mathias and Matthew Mathias, one great grandchild; Kensley Mathias, and Earl and Diane Harper Call of Winchester who was just like a son to him.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, Bradford-Sullivan Chapel in Winchester with Rev. John Waugh officiating. Burial will follow in Winchester Cemetery with a military graveside service by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1:00 till 2:00 P.M. at the Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home, Bradford-Sullivan Chapel in Winchester.
Memorials may be made to Stein Hospice at the VA Home in Georgetown, 2003 Veterans Blvd.
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