Washita Co., OK - Obit for Joseph Devere Burns

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Obit for Joseph Devere Burns

Funeral services for Joseph Devere Burns, were held Sunday, February 16, 2003 
at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Burns Flat, Oklahoma officiated by 
Reverend Jim Fisk. Services were under the direction of Jack Loftiss Funeral 
Home of Cordell, Oklahoma. 

Joseph was born June 12, 1938 in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Clairissa and 
George Burns. He went to his eternal reward February 14, 2003 at the age 
of 64 years. 

Joe met and married Elizabeth Ann Ireland on October 10, 1959. Four children 
were born to this union, William Joseph, David James, Daniel Lee, and Lynn Ann. 

At the age of 17 he entered the United States Air Force to serve his country. 
While in the service he served his country both at home and abroad. He fought for 
his country during the Vietnam War. 

He retired from active service as Master Sergeant in 1975 and returned to 
Dill City, Oklahoma where he served at the Clinton Sherman Air Park when it first 
opened. His family met and feel in love with the people and community having 
formed life long friendships with many of the local families. 

He was employed at Fontaine Trucking Equipment Company, then was employed at 
Mesville Products in Burns Flat for 16 years as Human Resource Manager, 
building many friendships. 

Joe was a loving, caring man who was completely dedicated and devoted to his 
wife Betty and their three surviving children. 

He enjoyed traveling, camping and socializing with his many friends at the 
coffee shop. He had a special ability to talk with anyone and he did so. 

Joe also received great enjoyment from being a grandfather to his three 
granddaughters, Prescilla, Samantha and Jodie and all their young friends 
who called him grandpa as well. He was greatly loved by all and will be 
deeply missed. 

He is survived by his wife Betty of the home; sons David Burns and wife, 
Teresa of Burns Flat, Oklahoma, Daniel Burns and his wife, Lisa of Benton, 
Louisiana; daughter Lynn Burns of Altus, Oklahoma; granddaughters Priscilla, 
Samantha and Jodie; two sisters Joan Leo of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Judith 
Sizemore, Altanta, Georgia; and one brother William Burns of Bradford, 
Pennsylvania. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; son William Joseph; brothers Gerald 
Burns and Jim Burns; and sister Lola. 

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