John Burns

John Burns

June 30, 1933 - March 02, 2024

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John D. Burns, 90, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at home in the presence of his loving family. John was born in 1933 in Martinsville, Indiana to Charles and Inez (Pearcy) Burns.

On January 5, 1995, he married Sandy (Phelps) Burns. John leaves behind his legacy of loving family members. Their children are Terry Burns, Susan Carmichael, David Burns, Mark Burns and stepdaughters Sheri West and Laura (Steve) Bundy. John also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren: Stacy Henry, Dylan Burns, Jordin Brown, Jeremy (Alisha) Burns, Tiffany Studer, Brittany (Alexi) Carmichael, Steven Bundy, Sean Bundy and Erin (Josh) Kelly,. Together, they have 19 Great grandchildren and 3 Great-great grandchildren.

Special thanks to Granddaughter Erin for being Papaw's nurse during this entire process.

John is preceded in death by his parents, his 1st wife, Peggy (Carr) Burns, brother Harold Burns and sister Virginia Cook.

John received an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States of America on December 17, 1957. He retired from Diamond Chain after 30+ years of dedicated service.

John loved going to auctions, garage sales and flea markets. You could find him at Bargersville flea market every Sunday until the flea market closed. He loved to work with his hands restoring tools and antiques for re-sale.

Dad/Papaw/Great Grandpa will be truly missed by all.

 

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Deana
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Terry, Susie, David, Mark and families you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jim and Becky
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To My Precious BFF Terry …We’ve been intertwined with a lot of years and memories between our families and we all Share your Loss of your Dad .. Sandy please know our prayers are with you…. Also .. Susie, David, and Mark please know that you are in n our thoughts and prayers… Thanks for including us to John’s 90 th Birthday Party !!
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Terry Burns
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Lit a candle in memory of John David Burns
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Jennifer Cleary
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Oh how Mr John always ALWAYS made my heart smile. He absolutely loved with all he had and he had a LOT! John and Sandy were the best neighbors then they up and moved across the street and sweet Erin, sweet sweet Erin Leah...she was the funkinfarter of her papaws eye! John was such a warm and wonderful human. I thoroughly enjoyed all of his tinkering around with his collections he would snag at the auctions. He was just all around inspiring to me. He will be missed by so many but he will never be forgotten. A true gem in a world of not so shiney stones. So much love to you all. We were so blessed to have John for 90 years. A true gift he was and will forever be
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Cayli
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He was so active in old age. Constantly outside, sitting in the garage, or admiring nature out in the backyard. He was a man of few words but when he did speak, it was always witty or wise. Growing up in Woodpointe it was a trademark to enter the neighborhood and see him outside doing yard work or sitting in the garage with his little pups. My condolences to the family, and prayers.

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