Jackie D. Burns (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Jackie Dale Burns, son of Ferrell and Lena Davis Burns, was born September 19, 1936, near Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Lebanon South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-four years, five months, and twenty-four days.
On July 30, 1955, he was united in marriage to Rose Alice Stone, and to this union two sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Russell, Bob and Kenneth Burns; a sister, Jean Sharp; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. J. L. and Nellie Stone.
Jackie is survived by his loving wife of sixty-five years, Rose Alice, of the home; two sons, Dale Burns, and his wife, Tammy, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Terry Burns, of Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Ashley, Justin, and Kayla; seven great-grandchildren, Emily, Colton, Jensen, Aspen, Rosalee, Rayden, and Ryder; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised near Lebanon, and graduated from Conway High School. After he and Rose Alice were married, they made their home near Lebanon, and lovingly raised their sons. Through the years, Jackie worked for Lebanon Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Detroit Tool Company, John Deere Implement, and Neil Castleman International Harvester. In 1963, he began working for the Standard Oil Agency and then as an over-the-road truck driver where he continued to work until retiring in 1996.
Jackie made his profession of faith early in his life and was a member of Emmanuel Chapel. He and Rose Alice worked as youth leaders for several years.
He loved the outdoors and especially liked fishing, gardening and cutting wood. He also enjoyed studying and teaching about the outdoors. He and Rose Alice liked to travel and had a great love for children. He enjoyed visiting with the local farmers and clients and his many friends. His family was very important to him and he loved having time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jackie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and was a caring friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories he made for them during his eighty-four years.
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