More detail on this person: CW3 Lemuel D.
Burns Jr., 75, passed away on Jan. 29, 2009, after
a lengthy fight with emphysema.
Mr. Burns was a warrant officer with the U.S.
Army, where he flew helicopters. He served in both
Korea, for two tours, and Vietnam, for several
tours. During his service, he received many
commendations, such as the Bronze Star and
Distinguished Flying Cross. After retiring from
the Army, he worked with Newport News
Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, in 042, for 14
years. Upon retirement from Newport News
Shipbuilding, Mr. Burns worked for eight years
with JC Penney Inc., in the maintenance
department.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife,
Patricia Burns.
Mr. Burns leaves behind to cherish his memories,
three sons, Daniel Burns of Smithfield, Barry
Burns and wife, Patricia of Surry County, and
Robert 'Bob' Burns and wife, Susanne of Newport
News; daughter, Erin Burns- Bradshaw and
husband, David; two grandsons, Kelly Burns, age
12, and Joseph Bradshaw, age 16; three
granddaughters, Christina Burns, age 27 of
Williamsburg, Patricia-Ann Burns, age 10, and
Holly Burns, age 7.
Mr. Burns lived a full life and was always willing
to stand up for others. He was a kind and gentle
person, whose generosity knew no boundaries. He
will be dearly missed by many family members and
friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that
donations be made in his honor to Veterans of
Foreign Wars, National Headquarters, 406 West
34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 or
info@vfw.org.
Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 2, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home.
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