In Loving Memory

Charles Lee Burns

11/22/1936 — 2/16/2016

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Charles Lee Burns November 22, 1936 - February 17, 2016

Charles Lee Burns passed on February 17, at Harbor Hospice at the age 79. Charles was born on November 22, 1936 in Parsons, West Virginia to the late Evelene and Henry O. Burns. He is survived by his two sons, Charles K. (Chuck) and David Lee (Deborah Frederick), granddaughter, Teslynn Nicole and great-granddaughter, Willow Rae, brother, Elmer Burns, Indianapolis, Indiana and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Maria Solis Burns, his parents, four brothers and two sisters. He was a resident of Port Arthur since 1956 and recent resident of Nederland .

He was a previous owner and operator of Gulf Service Station in Port Arthur . He retired from Gulf Refinery with 40 years of service in the Package and Grease Department. He was a member of a bowling league, A.C.E. car club, an assistant coach (1970s) for girl softball league and Cub Scout volunteer.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church on

Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Msgr. Dan Malain serving as celebrant. Interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park . Visitation will be on Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 5 PM to 8 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 6 PM

at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves .

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church or your favorite charity.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Ph September 11, 2018

Chuck you surely are missed and I loved being around you. It was a pleasure knowing you and working with you. - Love ya Chuck

Lonnie And Belinda (Burns) Corby February 19, 2016

We send our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Charles will truly be missed! Lots of love from Maryland.

Carol Burns February 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Lots of love and prayers sent.

Bob Bellow February 18, 2016

Karen and I did not know your father but we send our condolences to you and your family.

Allen & Madison Sedtal February 18, 2016

Chuck moved into our neighborhood last year, but for only knowing him that short period of time, he made his mark on us as an hard working man, a great neighbor and a incredibly caring and supportive caregiver. He will be greatly missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to his lovely family!

Becky (Burns)Bittinger February 18, 2016

So sorry to hear that uncle Charles has passed but I know that he is reunited with grandpa Henry, my father John and all his other family members! RIP Uncle Charles!! Miss you David and Chuck! Love Becky

Johnny & Denise Horton February 17, 2016

May the rich warm love of God comfort the family and friends of Chuck

Tj, Misty (Burns) Roy & Kids February 17, 2016

Thiughts and prayers for all the family!

John Burns February 17, 2016

A very good uncle. Loved his singing and playing of the guitar.

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Clayton Thompson Funeral Directors