Joe Benny Burns, age 83, of Petersburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, December 28th, 2024, at his residence.
He was born February 18th, 1941, in Valdese, North Carolina, to the late Worth and Mary Houser Burns. He was a minister for the Churches of Christ. He ministered in Farmington, Mt. Herman, Petersburg, Jefferson City/Morristown, and with his wife, owned the Wee Care Learning Center Inc. of Morristown. He was a caretaker for Talley Cemetery, enjoyed fixing knives and musical instruments, studying the Bible, and preaching and teaching the Word.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Pate and brother, Johnnie Burns.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joyce Franklin Burns, daughter, Emily (Tony) McKennon of Petersburg, son, Brad (Christine) Burns of Knoxville, grandchildren, Samantha and Sierra Campbell, Haley, Brianna, and Zachary Renfro, sisters, Rachel Greene, Janie Burns, and Rita Burns, a brother, Nelson Burns, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be held at London Funeral 69制片厂制作传媒, 324 West Church Street, Lewisburg, Tennessee, on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, at 12:00 noon from the Chapel of London Funeral 69制片厂制作传媒 with burial to follow in Talley Cemetery at Cane Creek.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Talley Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 165, Petersburg, TN 37144.
Arrangements by London Funeral 69制片厂制作传媒 and Crematory.
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