Bobby Jerald "Bob" Burns of Wister, Oklahoma was born February 23, 1942 in Neosho, Missouri to Fred and Barbara "Burbie" (Harris) Burns and passed away January 6, 2025 in Wister, Oklahoma at the age of 82.
He is survived by:
One daughter:
Roberta Burch and husband Darren of Howe, Oklahoma
One son:
Mark Burns and wife Dana of Wister, Oklahoma
Three sisters:
Barbara Thompson of Heavener, Oklahoma
Bettye Glinski and husband John of Poteau, Oklahoma
Pauline Fowler and husband Wayne of Heavener, Oklahoma
One brother:
Harold Burns of Heavener, Oklahoma
Three grandchildren:
Jesse Burch
Jake Burch and wife Mallary
Brennon Burns and wife Catelyn
One great-granddaughter:
Magnolia June Burns
Numerous other relatives and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of nearly 59 years, Marki Burns; his oldest brother, L.J. Burns; two sisters-in-law, Delora Burns and Gayle Burns; and one brother-in-law, Donnie Burns. Bob was a life-long resident of the area and a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country in the Vietnam Era, earning several military awards. He married Marki, the love of his life, on May 29, 1963. Bob became a long haul truck driver and drove about 42 years before owning his own trucking company. He received numerous Driving Safety Awards as well as Oklahoma Driver of the year. Bob was ordained to be a Deacon at Victory Baptist Church in 1983, where he served until his death. He loved spending time with his family as well as his church family. Bob always looked forward to the get-togethers he and his brother and sisters enjoyed nearly every month.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Gene Heflin and Mr. Darren Burch officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park with military honors provided by Poteau D.A.V. Chapter 63. Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Bob Fowler, Kelly Burns, Jimmy Wells, Brennon Burns, Jesse Burch, and Darrel Dodson
Viewing will be from Noon until 8:00 p.m., with the family visiting with friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.