More detail on this person: Richard Robert
Burroughs
Aug. 11, 1944 - Dec. 24, 2010
"Bob" Burroughs, 66, peacefully passed away
Christmas Eve surrounded by his loved ones in his
Huntsville home.
Mr. Burroughs proudly served in the Military for
32 years as a helicopter pilot. During his Army
tenure, Bob was involved in two tours in Vietnam,
the Gulf war, and numerous combat operations with
the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment of
which he was a plank holder. Bob retired as a CW5
with numerous medals and accolades to include the
Legion of Merit, Silver Star, Distinguished Flying
Cross, Bronze Stars, and 30 Air Medals.
Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, Bob and his
wife Karen settled in Huntsville after retiring
from military service at Fort Campbell, Ky in
1997.
In retirement, Bob was an avid golfer and grandpa.
He loved nothing more than spending time with
family and close friends, especially when he was
in charge of the grill!
Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen
Burroughs, his father, James Burroughs, and his
oldest brother, Jimmy Kay Burroughs.
Bob is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen
Stewart Burroughs of Huntsville; a brother, George
T. "Tommy" Burroughs of Houston; sister-in-law,
Linda Lopez of California; his son, Richard P.
Burroughs of Florida; daughters, Stephanie Raby of
Washington, and Alicia Kelly of Tennessee; father
and mother-in-law, Morton and Bonita Stewart of
Huntsville, and six adoring grandchildren;
Cameron, Blake and Johnna Raby, and Madelyn,
Luke and Miles Kelly.
While Bob's military career was highly decorated
and his selfless service to country commendable,
those who loved him and knew him best will most
remember his sense of humor, his playful spirit,
his abundant generosity, his sensitive soul, and
most importantly, his caring and loving nature.
Devoted son, brother, soldier, husband, father,
grandfather and friend, Richard Robert Burroughs
will be truly missed.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at
Berryhill Funeral Home and at Crosspointe Church
719 Hughes Road in Madison from noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday.
Officiated by John Dees and assisted by Berryhill,
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at
Crosspointe Church. Burial will immediately follow
at Huntsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that
donations be made to Family Hospice Care at 3304
West Mill Drive, Huntsville, AL or
www.hospicefamilycare.org in memory of Bob.
Published in The Huntsville Times on December 28,
2010
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