of Hensley, AR
March 21, 1926 - March 24, 2011
Homer Earl ''Ike'' Burris of Hensley, AR, passed away March 24, 2011. He was born March 21, 1926 at Hensley, AR , the son of William Homer and Willie Barbara Dozier Burris. Mr. Burris was surrounded by his family as he departed this earth and met his Lord and Savior at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock, AR at the age of 85.
He was a life long member of Lone Pine Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 42 years. He was retired from the United States Postal Service after 36 years of service as a rural mail carrier. Along his journey he collected and delivered not only mail, but countless friendships with his patrons. Mr. Burris was a military veteran of WW2. He was an active leader in his community where he served as president of the local PTA and also served as a board member of the Woodson Hensley Water Department. He volunteered in numerous events and activities where he was often asked to use his talent and love for cooking to raise money for school programs and civic groups. Mr. Burris was a dedicated family man and had a gift for making people feel at home in his presence.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Floyd Burris, Ralph Burris, George Burris and Howard Burris. Sisters: Irene B. Murray, Kathleen B. Shirron and Barbara Jo Wages.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Sue Carr, sons Douglas Burris (Cathy) of Harrison, Gregory Burris (Terri) of Hensley and Dwight Burris of Overland Park, KS. Daughers: Anna Varnell (Lee) of Redfield and Charlotte Lunsford (Robert) of Sheridan. Nine grandchildren: Sarah Hufford (Jason), Rachael Burris, Adam , John and David Burris, Macey and Olivia Varnell and Ben and Luke Lunsford. Four great grandchildren: Brooke and Robert Dooms and Jayson and Jackson Hufford. Also, surviving are two sisters, Kathryn B. States of Sherwood and Betty Jane Smith (Stanley) of North Little Rock.
He was also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation service will be held from 1-2 p.m., Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300 in Little Rock, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Bros. Ronald Meredith, Eugene Miller and Douglas Burris officiating. Burial will follow at Woodson Cemetery.
A special thank you to the ladies from Baptist Home Health for all of the love and care provided over the past few years. Also, a heart felt thank you to all of the nursing and support staff on the 2nd floor at the Heart Hospital in Little Rock.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Lone Pine Missionary Baptist Church building fund, P.O. Box 268, Hensley, AR 72065.
Papaw, we sure miss you. You were and always will be an inspiration to us all. A wonderful Papaw. Thank you so much for loving us and feeding us even when we had just eaten 10 minutes before. Picking me up from school when I was playing sick just to come to your house. We love you so much and miss you but will see you soon.
Sarah
Mr. Homer earl was truly a great man. His family is fruits of the spirit. Our family thought the world of him. We will miss him very much. But heaven is now a better place for us all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss, but, are also grateful for a full and faithful life lived among the family and community.
Robert, Charlotte, Ben and Luke we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Heaven has received a great man from his generation, he delivered mail to my husband, Udell and my home for years.(Louise)
A joyful reunion with family and friends!! All the family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in the days ahead until you are united again.
Greg, I just heard today that your Dad passed away. I am so sorry , I know how close you were and this must be terribly difficult for you. You and your family are in my prayers.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God's comfort and peace surround your family during this time of sorrow. And may your coming days be filled with loving memories and the knowledge that you will meet again.
In Christ Love,
Jeff and Romona Jackson
Rest in the arms of God Homer Earl! Make Jesus the best Chicken and Dumplins He will ever have! We love you and will see you some day soon! Nikki (Nichols), Duane and Garrett Rielly and the whole Nichols Family
So sorry we were not able to attend the service. May God bless you in this time of grief. We love you.
Wanda Burris Cooksey and family
Dear Burris Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May you feel the presence of the Holy Spirit as your comforter.
Gary and Rebecca Schatz
My thoughts & prayers go out to the Burris family during this time of loss. May the grace of God bring you peace now & in the days ahead & give you strength & keep you strong with each new day. May God confort as only He can do. And cherrish the memories.
Dwight, I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts.
Your family are in our prayers.
Mr Homers Life here and in Heaven Celebrated. Honor to have know Mr Homer and worked with him in PTO at Redfield Jr High School. God Bless and our prayers are with you . Brad and Linda Locke
Charlotte, your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this time and the days to come.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was such a good example of how to live - Christ-like and family oriented.
I remember Mr. Burris as our mailman while growing up in Hensley. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dwight, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Chuck & Judy Clark
Redfield, Ar.
Prayers for all the family.
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Homer Earl. We have known him since we moved to Hensley in 1978. He and his family have always been a joy to be with and speak to. You all are in our prayers and we know he will be missed. There is a great hole in the Hensley community but a new joy in heaven. God bless you all.
We are greatly saddened by the passing of Homer Earl. We have known him since we moved to Hensly in 1978. He and his family have always been a joy to be with and speak to. You all are in our prayers and we know he will be missed. There is a great hole in the Hensley community but a new joy in heaven. God bless you all.
We are sorry over the passing of Mr. Homer. He was a good man with a good heart. He touched the lives of many people. Our world was much nicer with him in it and Heaven is much richer with his presence now. He will be missed but you will see him again one day. You all are in our hearts and prayers. Ms. Sue, Greg and Anna, peace and comfort to you. Love, Gary & Thelma Dunlap
A true friend and a man of God, we will miss you, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ron & Susie Meredith
My prayers and thoughts go out to all the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
SUE, DOUG, GREG, DWIGHT, ANNA AND CHARLOTTE, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HOMER EARL. YOU ARE IN OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS. JEAN AND ALFRED KINSLOW
Robert, Charlotte, Ben, Luke and Burris Family So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Michele
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. Please know I am here for you if you need anything. Love to all,
My condolences to Dwight's father and his family.
Dear Aunt Sue, Doug, Greg, Dwight, Anna, Charolette and grandchildren.
We are truly sorry to learn of Uncle Ike's passing. We know it has been a long road to Heaven for him. He holds a special place in my heart. I always enjoyed him coming to Pop's and Grandma's store for all of the chickens, gallons and gallons of milk and all of the other meat Pop could talk him into. He always brought a smile to my face when in his presence. Uncle Ike will truly be missed. We all know that he is in a better place with the rest of his family with no more pain and suffering. We love all of you and our prayers are with you.
Love Kass and Greg