Billy Shuford Burns
April 7, 1932 — August 31, 2012
Billy Shuford Burns
Billy S. Burns, 80, of Kingsport, died Friday August 31, 2012 at his home.
Following high school Bill served for four years in the U. S. Navy and was a graduate of Appalachian State University. Bill had retired from teaching science at Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he had taught for 30 years.
Bill was a member of Heritage First Church of God in Kingsport.
He was involved in the establishment of Warner Southern University in Lake Wales, FL serving as a board member for many years.
He is survived by his wife Minyonne Burns, Kingsport; one son, Bruce Burns and wife Sharon of Valdese, NC; one granddaughter, Britney White and husband Jerry; three great-grandchildren, Erin, Keri, and Brycen; a brother, Paul Burns and wife Linda of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Janet Clevenger of Black Mountain, NC and Joan Treadway and husband Leon of Valdese, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday September 4th at Heritage First Church of God.
A memorial service will follow visitation at 2 p.m. with Pastor Steve Tilley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heritage First Church of God, 470 Rock Springs Road, Kingsport, TN 37663.
Following high school Bill served for four years in the U. S. Navy and was a graduate of Appalachian State University. Bill had retired from teaching science at Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he had taught for 30 years.
Bill was a member of Heritage First Church of God in Kingsport.
He was involved in the establishment of Warner Southern University in Lake Wales, FL serving as a board member for many years.
He is survived by his wife Minyonne Burns, Kingsport; one son, Bruce Burns and wife Sharon of Valdese, NC; one granddaughter, Britney White and husband Jerry; three great-grandchildren, Erin, Keri, and Brycen; a brother, Paul Burns and wife Linda of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Janet Clevenger of Black Mountain, NC and Joan Treadway and husband Leon of Valdese, NC; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday September 4th at Heritage First Church of God.
A memorial service will follow visitation at 2 p.m. with Pastor Steve Tilley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heritage First Church of God, 470 Rock Springs Road, Kingsport, TN 37663.
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