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Funeral
services for Joseph Devere Burns, were held Sunday, February 16, 2003
at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burns Flat, Oklahoma
officiated by Reverend Jim Fisk. Services were under the direction of
Jack Loftiss Funeral Home of Cordell, Oklahoma.
Joseph
was born June 12, 1938 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Clairissa and
George Burns. He went to his eternal reward February 14, 2003 at the
age of 64 years.
Joe
met and married Elizabeth Ann Ireland on October 10, 1959. Four
children were born to this union, William Joseph, David James, Daniel
Lee, and Lynn Ann.
At
the age of 17 he entered the United States Air Force to serve his
country. While in the service he served his country both at home and
abroad. He fought for his country during the Vietnam War.
He
retired from active service as Master Sergeant in 1975 and returned to
Dill City, Oklahoma where he served at the Clinton Sherman Air Park
when it first opened. His family met and fell in love with the people
and community having formed life long friendships with many of the
local families.
He
was employed at Fontaine Trucking Equipment Company, then was employed
at Mesville Products in Burns Flat for 16 years as Human Resource
Manager, building many friendships.
Joe
was a loving, caring man who was completely dedicated and devoted to
his wife Betty and their three surviving children.
He
enjoyed traveling, camping and socializing with his many friends at the
coffee shop. He had a special ability to talk with anyone and he did
so.
Joe
also received great enjoyment from being a grandfather to his three
granddaughters, Prescilla, Samantha and Jodie and all their young
friends who called him grandpa as well. He was greatly loved by all and
will be deeply missed.
He
is survived by his wife Betty of the home; sons David Burns and wife,
Teresa of Burns Flat, Oklahoma, Daniel Burns and his wife, Lisa of
Benton, Louisiana; daughter Lynn Burns of Altus, Oklahoma;
granddaughters Priscilla, Samantha and Jodie; two sisters Joan Leo of
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Judith Sizemore, Altanta, Georgia; and one
brother William Burns of Bradford, Pennsylvania.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; son William Joseph; brothers
Gerald Burns and Jim Burns; and sister Lola.
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