Roger Burris

Roger S. Burris, 76, of Circleville, died July 29, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 9, 1932 in Ashville, the son of Santford and Ora (Gloyd) Burris. He was preceded in death by his father, Santford Burris; mother, Ora (Gloyd) Burris Hart; step-father, Millard “Pap” Hart; son, Gail Burris sister, Mary Battles and brothers, Richard and Kenneth Burris. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Mumaw) Burris; children, Regina (Kenneth) Reeser, Rachel (Charles) Smith, Robin (Jim) Shaffer, Roger (Soni) Burris, Rebecca (Kenny) Dellenbach, Robert (Rhonda) Burris, Randy (Kelly) Burris and Ray (Corrine) Burris; grandchildren, Michele (Butch) Cooper, Kelly (Nick) Pruitt, Chuck Smith, II, Elizabeth Smith, Matthew (Stephani) Williams, Joshua (Anna) Williams, Casandra Williams, Stefani Burris, Eric Burris, Jessica (Abe) Beckley, Terry Browning, II, Travis Browning, Morgan Dellenbach, Kenny Dellenbach, Robert Jr., C. Lee, Chelsie, Savannah, R.J. and Jasmine Burris; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Gerald and Dale Burris; half-brothers, Ted, Ralph, Brad and Jim Hart; special sons/friends, Reynold Williams and Gerald “Butch” Burris; special grandson/friend, Josh Strawser; special friends, Dr. Robert H. McCoy and staff and Debbie Thompson and special niece, Susie. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday August 1, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.