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Ralph D. Burris

Ralph D. Burris

Ralph D. Burris

January 25, 1925 - July 1, 2009

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Mr. Ralph D. Burris was born on Sunday, January 25, 1925, son of the late Garland M. and Anna G. Barlett Burris. Mr. Burris died on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the family residence, at the age of 84 years 5 months and 6 days. He was born in Winslow, Ark., and had lived in Trumann for the past 14 years and was formerly of California. Mr. Burris was a retired heavy equipment operator, a veteran of the U.S. Marine and World War II, member of the VFW, Pearl Harbor Survivor Assoc., St. Bernards Auxiliary, Steel Workers Union and a member of the First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Burris, one brother, Herman Burris and his parents, Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jane Gabbard Burris of the home; one daughter and her husband, Carol and Joe Waleszonia of Trumann; one son and his wife, Dennis and Pam Burris of Grass Valley, Calif.; one brother and his wife, Jim and Jan Lee of Los Banos, Tx.; six grandchildren, Alyson Burris of Highland Calif.; Amy Waleszonia of Jonesboro, Tiffany Zorich and John of Pittsburg, Pa., Ron Burris of San Bernardino, Calif., Jody Waleszonia and Ashlee of Jonesboro and Anthony Roth of Roseville, Calif.; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark., with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Greenwell, Dennis Morgan, Gary Russell, Tom Waleszonia, Dick Lewallen and the St. Bernards Auxiliary. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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"Jane and Family,Our condolences to you in the loss of your beloved Ralph. We have such fond memories of our time with you in Fontana, of Ralph's special garden, and family get-togethers.Ed & Janet Bilderback

Ed and Janet Bilderback, Foley, AL (formerly Fontana, CA)

July 27, 2009

"Dear Jane and Family. Thinking of You on this very sad day. My Love to all. Eileen

Eileen Bower, Hesperia,California 92345

July 16, 2009

"I was sad to see Ralph had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jane and the rest of your family. With love, Pam

Pamela Westbrook, Fontana,CA

July 15, 2009

"Grandma Jane, Auntie Carol and Uncle Joe:I will miss Pa-Pa so much and am glad that I had the opportunity to spend time with him before he passed. I will remember him for the rest of my life and love you all very much....Emily

Emily Burris, San Bernardino CA

July 6, 2009

"Our most sincere condolences.

Jim & Linda Turney, Jonesboro, AR

July 4, 2009

"Carol and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family at this sad time.

Phillip and Mary Jane King ,

July 4, 2009

"Carol and family,We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We are praying for God's strength and comfort in the days ahead.In Christ love,Carolyn and Jordan Hendrix

Carolyn Hendrix, Trumann AR

July 2, 2009

"Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss.

Denise Dorton, Little Rock

July 2, 2009

"Our condolences. Brett, Kim and Drace Provost.

Brett Provost, Jonesboro, AR

July 2, 2009

"I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ralph. I've really had the chance of getting to know both Ralph and Jane since we've lived beside them for 14 years. He was such a great person and my dad really thought a lot about him. I can remember all the times that Ralph would still be outside working in the yard when he really shouldn't have been, even when he was really sick. I guess that was just his personality, he wasn't going to let any hurt or pain get him down and out, just like my dad. I hope if any of you ever need anything, to talk or just want someone to listen, I'm here for you. Again, I am so sorry for your loss he will be missed by many.

LaToshia Presley, Trumann, AR

July 2, 2009

"Dear Jane and Family, Deepest Sympathy to each of you. I know that Ralph fought a hard battle with cancer for many years, and you were by his side to care and support his needs. My thoughts and prayers go out for comfort and peace. Love, Mary Shaver

Mary W. Shaver, Jonesboro, Arkansas

July 1, 2009

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