Jim Garnett Burris, 90, of Campbellsville, KY passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Taylor Regional Hospital after an illness. He was born on June 15, 1928 to the late Willie & Pearl (Downey) Burris.
Mr. Burris had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Bible Baptist Tabernacle. He was a heavy equipment operator, and the owner/operator of Garnett Burris Excavating. A veteran of the United States Army, he served his country honorably during the Korean War. He loved his family and friends, and spent as much time as possible with them.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Donna (Hamilton) Burris
2 children: Phillip Burris & wife Darlene; Todd Burris & wife Teresa, all of Campbellsville
1 sister: Hilda Holmes & husband Billy of Louisville
3 grandchildren: Anthony Burris; Shannon Burris & wife Ranita; Wesley Todd Burris
5 great-grandchildren
A host of other family and friends
He was preceded in death by 7 siblings: Belle Keltner, Barbara Ann Simpson, Catherine Holmes, Ray Burris, Paul Burris, Coakley Burris, and Gilbert Burris.
Funeral Service: Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 11:00amET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Bob Cutler and Mr. Jeff Burris officiating
Burial: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY
Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, from 5:00-8:00pmET at the funeral home
