of Summit, AR
May 7, 1936 - January 19, 2020
Bobby G. Burris, Sr. age 83, of Summit, Arkansas passed away Sunday January 19, 2020 at his home.
Bobby was born May 7, 1936 in Cotter, Arkansas to the late Woodrow and Margaret Lavon (Spoon) Merrell. Bobby moved back to the area in 1977 from Iowa. He was a member of Yellville Assembly of God Church. An avid motorcycle rider, he loved the outdoors - camping, fishing, and hunting. He drove trucks for Champion Boats before he bought his own truck and started Burris Hauling, and was also a river guide. Above all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.
Mr. Burris is survived by his wife Georgia of the home; two sons: Bobby G. Burris Jr, (Rhonda), and Ricky Burris (Deana), all of Mountain Home, Arkansas; two daughters: Lori Totty (Erric) of Lakeview, Arkansas; Dina Lynn Callahan (Brian) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; his half brother Gary Burris (Susan) of Benton, Arkansas; 16 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Kathi Lavon Smith, and his grandson Kyle Gene Riggs.
A memorial service will be held by the family at 3:00 pm Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Yellville Assembly of God Church.
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16 Condolence(s)
Richard Queen
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Bobby, Ricky, family and friends: So sorry for your loss. My condolences to each of you. God bless.
Jerry Merrell
Friday, January 24, 2020
My thoughts and prayers for strength and peace to endure this great loss of another one of the great ones!
Mr&MrsAbraham Eusebio
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Dear Aunt Georgia &family I don't know where to begin y'all have always been so very speical caring loving. Y'all instilled great family values im so very glad my babygirl got to met you and y'all hold her and my tour of cotter thank you Uncle bob. My heart hurts but...i know he's in such a much better place and enjoying his reunion with alot of his family if there is anything we can do please dont hesitate to call me i love each and everyone of you and so very glad we had the reunion i love you and god bless y'all.
Sandy
Thursday, January 23, 2020
My prayers go out to the family Fly High Bobby until we see you again
Linda Harrington
Thursday, January 23, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Linda Harrington
Michael & Veronica Hampton
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down but gentle warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops, yet echoes on in sweet, soulful refrains.
For every soul that passes, something beautiful remains.
R.I.P. Papa Smurf, I will always love you.
Gail May
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
So saddened to hear about your loss. May your dad memory stay alive in your hearts.
Pam Due
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
So sorry for your loss may God be with all the family at this time and the days to come.
Alissa Eddy McCutcheon
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Uncle Bob made me feel like part of the family from the very beginning, I have always been so grateful and appreciative of that! Family was everything to him and I’m proud to call him my Uncle. He’s so special to our family, he will be missed greatly. I love you Uncle Bob.
Alissa McCutcheon
Phyllis Jones Snow
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. Love to all, Phyllis and David
Paula Jones Hill
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
"I hope the love and support from your loved ones bring you peace during this difficult time. My heartfelt sympathies to you."
Love Always, Paula
Georgia L Jack
Monday, January 20, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. So sorry to hear about Bob passing.
Marcia Turnbull
Monday, January 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all during this difficult time
Mike and Becky Robbins
Monday, January 20, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for this sweet family. We love you all.
Vicki Iseman
Monday, January 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of cousin Bobby’s passing prayers for all of you.
Amy Thalmueller
Monday, January 20, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Burris family during this huge loss! Time heals and memories are precious. Love & hugs to all of you during this difficult time.