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Birth	:	28 Jul 1930 Swain County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	9 Nov 2002 Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Swain Memorial Park, Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.4407997, -83.4368973
Description	:	Richard W. Burns, 72, formerly of Bryson City, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2002, in Largo, Fla. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Dexter and Dessie Hurley Burns. He was a retired employee with 30 years of service in the maintenance department of the Department of Transportation, and he was blessed to spend 13 years in retirement. Richard was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and was a bluegrass music lover. He was also an excellent mandolin player. Richard was preceded in death by a son, C.D. Burns. Long time Inspirations' friends... Read More	Richard W. Burns, 72, formerly of Bryson City, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9, 2002, in Largo, Fla. A native of Swain County, he was the son of the late Dexter and Dessie Hurley Burns. He was a retired employee with 30 years of service in the maintenance department of the Department of Transportation, and he was blessed to spend 13 years in retirement. Richard was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and was a bluegrass music lover. He was also an excellent mandolin player. Richard was preceded in death by a son, C.D. Burns. Long time Inspirations' friends may remember that C. D. was in a tragic light airplane accident which ocurred while he was a passenger in a new plane attempting to land at the then Bryson City air strip, Sossamon field. He is survived by his son Troy and his wife, Tammy, of Bryson City; two grandchildren, Chris Burns of Flafstaff, Ariz., and Trey Burns of Knoxville, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren, Drew and Shannon; four sisters, Hazel Willis of Franklin, Blanche Upton of Maiden, Mary Longwith of Bryson City and Barbara Clark of Ringgold, Ga. The family received friends from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, November 14, at Crisp Funeral Home in Bryson City. Visitation was followed by sevices at the funeral home with the Rev. Eddie Deitz officiating. Many of the original Inspirations were on hand to sing.

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Where is Richard William Burns's memorial?
Richard William Burns's memorial is located at: Swain Memorial Park, Bryson City, Swain County, USA.
When did Richard William Burns death?
Richard William Burns death on 9 Nov 2002 in Largo, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard William Burns's memorial?
Latitude: 35.4407997
Longitude: -83.4368973

Family Members:

Parent

Dexter Stanley Burns

(1904 - 1963)

Dessie Maebell Hurley Burns

(1904 - 1963)

Spouse

Mildred Fox Burns

(1934 - 2020)

Children

C. D. Burns

(1961 - 1985)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Swain Memorial Park
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4407997, -83.4368973

2. Burns Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4411760, -83.4394240

3. Morrow Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4444008, -83.4375000

4. Estes Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4449997, -83.4471970

5. Hyatt
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4517885, -83.4365360

6. Deep Creek Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4585991, -83.4396973

7. Bryson City Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4253550, -83.4493570

8. Holly Springs Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4214100, -83.4243500

9. Kirkland Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4188995, -83.4291992

10. Woody Family Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4247300, -83.4151600

11. Holly Springs Cemetery #2
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4222800, -83.4148860

12. Watkins Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4313400, -83.4674200

13. Jenkins Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4203200, -83.4619200

14. Arlington Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4134210, -83.4523920

15. Galbraith Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4583015, -83.4067001

16. Ball Family Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4377740, -83.4755400

17. Jenkins Branch Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4130939, -83.4571721

18. Cooper Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4458008, -83.3921967

19. Pegg Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4580728, -83.3901242

20. Boiling Springs Baptist Church Cemetery
Cherokee, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4355250, -83.3837180

21. McHan Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4496994, -83.3824997

22. Laney Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4818993, -83.4128036

23. Blankenship Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4113998, -83.4811020

24. Sam Sherrill Cemetery
Cherokee, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4478040, -83.3796850