Charles E. Burns' Obituary
Charles E. Burns, age 80, of Elkville, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 4:45 a.m. in Carbondale Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL. Charles was born on June 24, 1932 in Elkville, IL, a son to Hubert and Vera (Lennan) Burns. He proudly served his country and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He had worked at the Olin-Mathieson Chemical Corporation, Marion, IL and enjoyed fishing and trapping. Survivors include his sister, Alice M. Burns of Pinckneyville, IL; two nieces, Cathy Spiller and Tama (Kevin) Wright, both of Elkville, IL; two great-nieces, Jill (Denver) Zimmerman of Elkville, IL and Rebecca Wright and her two children, Logan and Nolan Morgan, all of Elkville, IL; and a cousin, Tom (Peggy) Dunn of Danville, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Jean Spiller; a brother, Roy Burns and great nephew, Will Wright. Graveside services will be held at Elkville Cemetery, Elkville, IL on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Darryl Williams officiating. Friends and family are asked to gather at the cemetery. Pyatt Funeral Home, DuQuoin, IL is in charge of arrangements
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