Howard Allen Burris, 92, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at his residence.
Born September 25, 1932, in Mitchell, he was the son of Lester Allen and Gladys Estelle (Sherwood) Burris. He married Geraldine “Gerry” Faye Fisher on June 20, 1954, and she survives. They were married for 70 years.
Howard was a 1950 graduate of Mitchell High School and received his master’s degree in education. He was a teacher for 40 years, retiring from Mitchell Community Schools. Howard was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a life-long farmer and had been the Lawrence County Farmer of the Year. Howard loved gardening and farming. He was a member of the Mitchell Church of Christ and also preached at many small churches around the area. Howard loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them on the farm.
Surviving are his wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Burris of Mitchell; children, Paula (Tom) Sowders of Mitchell, Allen (Kedra) Burris of Mitchell, and Lou Ann (Mark) Rader of Mitchell; grandchildren, Matthew (Jean) Sowders, Jeremy (Moriah) Sowders, Sarah (Derek) Rollins, Kyle (Charlsie) Rader, Lester (Maddie) Burris, Luke (Lydia) Burris, Rebecca (Micah) Fleming, and Ben (Victoria) Burris; 15 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ralph Burris of Hamilton, Ohio and Norma Roberts of Jeffersonville.
His parents and infant brother, Paul Burris, preceded him in death.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, at the Mitchell Church of Christ, with Brother Ralph Burris officiating. Burial will be at Mitchell Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Mitchell Church of Christ from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Tuesday.
Memorial Gifts: Mitchell Church of Christ or Spring Mill Bible Camp Building Fund
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.chastainfuneralhome.com.
