Harold Jennings Burns, 85 of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Thomas Memorial Hospital So. Charleston after a long illness.
He served as an area minister and elder for many years including 15 years at the Hamlin Church of Christ, he also was a brick mason, loved music, was a member of the Appalachian Fiddlers Association, had won the state championship senior fiddle player award and served in the Merchant Marines during WW II.
He is survived by his wife, Edna C. Watts Burns, son and daughter-in-law, Donald J. and Delores Burns of Sparta, Tennessee, sister Mary Esther Morris, grandchildren: Burton J. Burns, Jamie L. Cline and husband Matt, and Lori A. Burns. Several nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 14, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road Alum Creek with Ministers Louie Watts and David Cabell officiating. Burial will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens at Yawkey. Friends will gather with the family from 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home.