Lee Roy Burns

March 5, 2018

Lee Roy Burns, 73 of Jay, formally of Marianna, Florida, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Lee was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family and friends and had a very kind and loving heart. He came to know Jesus and devoted his life to Christ. He served as a long haul truck driver for many years achieving over 3 million miles accident free and was an avid Florida Gator fan. He enjoyed playing the guitar, watching sports, especially football and girls’ softball, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his wife, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Ola Glisson Burns; his adopted son, Robert Earl Raines; and brothers, Junior Green and Paul Raines.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Linda Burns; son, Lee Roy (Amanda) Burns, Jr.; daughter, Michelle Sapp; step-daughters, Cory (Jon) Brown, Connie (Patrick) Shores, Angela (James) Cordell; step-son, Andrew (Kendra) Blackerby; brothers, Will Raines and Noah (Judy) Burns; sister, Estell (Carey) Cox; grandchildren, Garrett, Dylan, Hannah, Haley, Savannah, Emily, Layton, Ariahna, Martina, Alexander, Preston, Sophia, Hunter, Olivia, and Emma; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Jay Chapel, 3853 Highway 4, Jay, Florida with Dr. Fredricks offciating.

A visitation will be held one hour prior to the memorial service.

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