of Damascus, AR
May 20, 1933 - April 3, 2016
Johnie Larence Burdin, 82, of Damascus went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born Saturday, May 20, 1933 in Rector, Arkansas to John Wesley and Ola Edna Berry Burdin. Mr. Burdin was a member of Sardis Freewill Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 64 years Clara B. Burdin, sister Florence Grooms and Brother Charles Wesley Burdin.
Survivors include sons Gary Burdin of Damascus, Michael Burdin (Michelle) of Damascus, special son Glen Stevenson (Tommie) of Damascus and special daughter Angelia Bernhardt of Damascus. Other survivors include grandchildren Dustin Burdin (Ashley), Suzanne Burdin, Kaleb Burdin, great grandchildren Joshua Burdin and Josiah Burdin and Sister Mammie Lee Davis (Charles) of Poplar Bluff, Missouri along with a host of extended family, friends and church family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Sardis Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Dustin Burdin and Bro. Gary Burdin officiating. Interment will follow at Holland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier.
Pallbearers will be Gary Burdin, Glen Stevenson, Tony Burdin, Lonnie Graham, Jeff Brown and Billy Paul Kennedy. Dustin Burdin will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
We are sorry for your loss. Larence was a good man and a strong leader in his church and this community. He touched and helped a lot of people. He will be remembered in this community for his hard work for many years to come.
Thinking of your family during this time. Larence was a wonderful man -- and my memories of him and Clara always being there for Grandma Smith (and the rest of our family) remain most precious! Hugs......... Teresa
I am sorry. Mr. Burdin was always the nicest man. I know you all will miss him.
We are sorry for your loss. The Gravesville Community is very proud of he & Clara's years of hard work for the fire department. We are praying for you.
Jeff, Lisa & Cody Kuykendall
Gary and Michael, so sorry for the loss of your dad. I have great memories of both your parents. I know you're going to him, as well as your mom. God Bless!
I worked with your Dad, he would come to our Greenbrier Forestry office several times checking on things for the Gravesville Fire Dept. He was always friendly, we enjoyed every visit. Sorry to hear of his passing. I know he loved the fire dept, the community, and he took great care of your Mom. She would be in the car with him sometimes. He'd always say he couldn't stay long. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Uncle Larence was such a good man and such a role model to so many. He will be missed by all so much. But I know he is home where he should be with Aunt Clara. My prayers are with his children and grandchildren left to miss him. May God's enduring promises give you comfort during this time.
Gary and Dustin,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Will be praying for you guys during this time.