Terry James Burris' Obituary
Terry James Burris, age 68, of Coulterville, IL, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014 at 7:18 a.m. in Belleville Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. Terry was born on March 24, 1946 in Swanwick, IL, the first son born to Billie John and Rose Marie (Fisher) Burris. In 1972, he married Janice Doss she preceded him in death on October 13, 2013. As a young man, Terry worked construction at Baldwin Power Plant and also worked as a coal miner at Baldwin Mine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching baseball and football games and was known for telling great stories. Terry had many friends, was always ready to help family and friends and will be missed by many. Survivors include seven brothers, Billie Joe, Roger Allen (Mary), Eddie Gene, Michael Ray, Bobby Lee (Wendy), Kenneth Dale and Donald Lynn (Whitney); two sisters, Judy Kay (Bill) and Sally Ann (Philip); one aunt, Mildred Burris; three daughters that he raised, Jenny Lynn (Jeff), Deanna Jo (special friend, Victor), and Christine Marie (special friend,Danny); five grandchildren, Justin Ray, Jeremy Marc, Melissa Ann, Andrea Rose and Devon Paige; five great-grandchildren, Trey, Camden, Kaylee, Camden Lee and AshLynn; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Janice and two nephews, Kenny and Bill. Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday, August 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Kenneth Robinson officiating. Interment will in Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Terry Burris family.
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