Michael Lynn Burris, 61, of Campbellsville, KY, a son of the late Ray and Dimple (Corbin) Burris, was born in Muncie, Indiana on June 15, 1957. He departed this life on Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Louisville at Jewish Hospital.
He was the owner of Taylor County Muffler and managed its daily business affairs until declining health mandated his retirement. He professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Burris loved being active and outside, and had a soft spot in his big heart for kids and family. His favorite days were spent golfing, hunting, riding the kids around on a four wheeler or golf cart, or traveling the country with his soulmate and wife, Deborah.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Deborah (Peters) Burris of Campbellsville
4 children: Colt Burris of Bardstown, KY; Manessa Burris of Campbellsville, KY; Christina Franklin & husband Paul of Loretto, KY; Christopher Sampley & wife Cathy of Campbellsville, KY
1 brother: Ernie Burris and wife Donna of Campbellsville, KY
10 grandchildren: Lance, Brianna, Steven Abbey, Mathew, Chrystal, Luke, Josh, Amber, and Michelle
3 great-grandchildren: Kylie, Avery and Sophia
1 brother-in-law: George Peters, Jr. & wife Rose of Rineyville, KY
1 sister-in-law: Cissy Butzer of Campbellsville, KY
A host of extended family & friends
Funeral Service: Sunday, December 30, 2018 at 2:00pmET in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY
Entombment: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 3878 Old Greensburg Rd, Campbellsville, KY
Visitation: Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 from 10:00amET until time for the service