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1941 - 2013
 Fred N. Burns, 72, of Barboursville, WV, went home to be with Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2013. A Celebration of Life Services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, Barboursville by Rev. Dr. John Sauvage and Rev. Ralph Sager. He was born August 17, 1941 in Cabell County, WV, a son of Theodosia Browning Burns of Milton, WV, and the late George Burns. He was preceded in death by two sons, William Bill Burns and Robert Burns, and one brother, Lewis Burns. He was retired from Owens Illinois where he was manager of the service and shipping department. After retiring he worked at the Riviera Golf Course in Lesage. He was a member of Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, the Pennington Sunday School Class and a member of Orchard Hills Country Club. He was an avid golfer, hunter, outdoors man and was active in sports his entire life. For Milton High School he was an All Star Athlete playing basketball, baseball and football. He once scored over fifty points in a basketball game against Ceredo-Kenova. In 1959 he was named Mr. Basketball of Cabell County, was the most promising athlete and received a basketball scholarship to Marshall University. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Mary Frances Sweney Burns; a daughter, Elizabeth Gibson and her husband Roger of Chesapeake, OH; three grandchildren, Peyton Birch, Madison Birch and Bode King; two great grandchildren, Skylar Cabell and Riley Cabell; another daughter, Denise Kraning of Chesapeake, OH, three grandchildren, Amy, Jessica and Tyler; three sisters, Linda Kearns of Winter Park, Florida, Mary Black and her husband Dale of Milton, and Karen Arbaugh and her husband Aubrey of Elyria, OH. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Steele Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Fred will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and especially by his little buddy, Bode. |
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Lloyd Kiff
lkiff2@msn.com
Tuesday October 15, 2013 at
11:26 AM
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I went to high school with Fred, and he was my friend and my hero. I actually saw that game at Ceredo-Kenova when he scored 50 points, and I saw many other games that year when he scored over 30 or more. He was an absolutely amazing shooter. It was a nice surprise to be able to spend some time with Fred at our 50th Milton High School Class Reunion in 1959, and we had a lot of laughs. I will greatly miss the chance to see him again.
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Juanita Marley
Saturday October 12, 2013 at
8:41 PM
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Fred was a good neighbor and a dear friend. Bill and I will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bill and Juanita Marley
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Carolyn Clark Newstrom
Saturday October 12, 2013 at
4:42 PM
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Our deepest sympathy to the family. Sorry we can't be there for the funeral. Much love, Carolyn & Roger
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Carl W. Bragg
cwbragg@att.net
Friday October 11, 2013 at
11:30 AM
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Fred and I were great friends and team mates growing up. I think of him often. I am sorrowed by his passing.
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Jeff Arbaugh
Thursday October 10, 2013 at
2:50 PM
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Uncle Fred, you'll be missed. To the family, it's tough but we'll get through. Jeff and Kathy Arbaugh
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Michelle Linville
Wednesday October 9, 2013 at
9:18 PM
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Mary Frances
So sorry for your loss. We really have enjoyed the times we spent with you two over the years. Your family is in our thoughts & prayers. May God give you peace and comfort.
Love you
Michelle Tabitha and Andrew Linville
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