Bill Kenton Burris
October 07, 1951 - March 13, 2021
Bill Kenton Burris of rural Allen, KS passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully in his home with his beloved wife Debra by his side.
Bill was born in Caney, KS on October 7, 1951 to John and Shirley Burris (Robison). The second oldest of 9 siblings, Bill spent his days helping on the family farm. This is where he discovered his love of agriculture. He graduated from Caney High School in 1970. On May 27, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart Debra Etter. They were married less than two months before he made the decision to join the Army Reserves.
In 1971, Bill and his wife moved to Americus, KS and later to a farmstead near Bushong, KS. Bill spent 13 years working for Tyson in Emporia, later taking a position with the Kansas Turnpike and retiring in 2011. Even with a full-time career, he and Deb were able to raise four children and begin their small cattle operation.
In the years following retirement, Bill spent his days doing what he loved the most farming and being with his family. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. He loved trips to Branson and to Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days. He spent a majority of his time on the farm teaching his youngest son, Brian the ins and outs of the cattle business.
Bill is survived by his wife Debra Burris (Etter), son Eric (Jacque) Burris of Gig Harbor, WA, daughter Amy (Tony) Tolles of Waynesville, MO, daughter Sarah Burris of Allen, KS and son Brian (Adrienne) Burris of Allen, KS; eight grandchildren; Layla, Jessica, Casey, Shane, Elizabeth, Davie, Deacon, Piper and Carolyn; and one great-granddaughter, Everleigh. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Betty Etter, and five siblings, John Burris, Jr., Stephen (Cheryle) Burris, Donna Miller, Cynthia Salgado, and Jeff (Jeanie) Burris.
Bill is preceeded in death by his parents, father-in-law (Randall Etter), 3 brothers (David, Luther and Ralph Burris) and 1 beloved niece (Christina Furnas).
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia, Kansas. Pastor Garen Forsythe of the 12th Avenue Baptist Church will be officiating. Interment will be in the Bushong Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bill Burris Memorial Fund to be used for his grandchildren's education and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
October 07, 1951 - March 13, 2021
Bill Kenton Burris of rural Allen, KS passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully in his home with his beloved wife Debra by his side.
Bill was born in Caney, KS on October 7, 1951 to John and Shirley Burris (Robison). The second oldest of 9 siblings, Bill spent his days helping on the family farm. This is where he discovered his love of agriculture. He graduated from Caney High School in 1970. On May 27, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart Debra Etter. They were married less than two months before he made the decision to join the Army Reserves.
In 1971, Bill and his wife moved to Americus, KS and later to a farmstead near Bushong, KS. Bill spent 13 years working for Tyson in Emporia, later taking a position with the Kansas Turnpike and retiring in 2011. Even with a full-time career, he and Deb were able to raise four children and begin their small cattle operation.
In the years following retirement, Bill spent his days doing what he loved the most farming and being with his family. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. He loved trips to Branson and to Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days. He spent a majority of his time on the farm teaching his youngest son, Brian the ins and outs of the cattle business.
Bill is survived by his wife Debra Burris (Etter), son Eric (Jacque) Burris of Gig Harbor, WA, daughter Amy (Tony) Tolles of Waynesville, MO, daughter Sarah Burris of Allen, KS and son Brian (Adrienne) Burris of Allen, KS; eight grandchildren; Layla, Jessica, Casey, Shane, Elizabeth, Davie, Deacon, Piper and Carolyn; and one great-granddaughter, Everleigh. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Betty Etter, and five siblings, John Burris, Jr., Stephen (Cheryle) Burris, Donna Miller, Cynthia Salgado, and Jeff (Jeanie) Burris.
Bill is preceeded in death by his parents, father-in-law (Randall Etter), 3 brothers (David, Luther and Ralph Burris) and 1 beloved niece (Christina Furnas).
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia, Kansas. Pastor Garen Forsythe of the 12th Avenue Baptist Church will be officiating. Interment will be in the Bushong Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bill Burris Memorial Fund to be used for his grandchildren's education and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
Bill Kenton Burris
October 07, 1951 - March 13, 2021
Bill Kenton Burris of rural Allen, KS passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully in his home with his beloved wife Debra by his side.
Bill was born in Caney, KS on October 7, 1951 to John and Shirley Burris (Robison). The second oldest of 9 siblings, Bill spent his days helping on the family farm. This is where he discovered his love of agriculture. He graduated from Caney High School in 1970. On May 27, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart Debra Etter. They were married less than two months before he made the decision to join the Army Reserves.
In 1971, Bill and his wife moved to Americus, KS and later to a farmstead near Bushong, KS. Bill spent 13 years working for Tyson in Emporia, later taking a position with the Kansas Turnpike and retiring in 2011. Even with a full-time career, he and Deb were able to raise four children and begin their small cattle operation.
In the years following retirement, Bill spent his days doing what he loved the most farming and being with his family. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. He loved trips to Branson and to Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days. He spent a majority of his time on the farm teaching his youngest son, Brian the ins and outs of the cattle business.
Bill is survived by his wife Debra Burris (Etter), son Eric (Jacque) Burris of Gig Harbor, WA, daughter Amy (Tony) Tolles of Waynesville, MO, daughter Sarah Burris of Allen, KS and son Brian (Adrienne) Burris of Allen, KS; eight grandchildren; Layla, Jessica, Casey, Shane, Elizabeth, Davie, Deacon, Piper and Carolyn; and one great-granddaughter, Everleigh. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Betty Etter, and five siblings, John Burris, Jr., Stephen (Cheryle) Burris, Donna Miller, Cynthia Salgado, and Jeff (Jeanie) Burris.
Bill is preceeded in death by his parents, father-in-law (Randall Etter), 3 brothers (David, Luther and Ralph Burris) and 1 beloved niece (Christina Furnas).
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia, Kansas. Pastor Garen Forsythe of the 12th Avenue Baptist Church will be officiating. Interment will be in the Bushong Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bill Burris Memorial Fund to be used for his grandchildren's education and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
October 07, 1951 - March 13, 2021
Bill Kenton Burris of rural Allen, KS passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at the age of 69. He passed peacefully in his home with his beloved wife Debra by his side.
Bill was born in Caney, KS on October 7, 1951 to John and Shirley Burris (Robison). The second oldest of 9 siblings, Bill spent his days helping on the family farm. This is where he discovered his love of agriculture. He graduated from Caney High School in 1970. On May 27, 1970, he married his high school sweetheart Debra Etter. They were married less than two months before he made the decision to join the Army Reserves.
In 1971, Bill and his wife moved to Americus, KS and later to a farmstead near Bushong, KS. Bill spent 13 years working for Tyson in Emporia, later taking a position with the Kansas Turnpike and retiring in 2011. Even with a full-time career, he and Deb were able to raise four children and begin their small cattle operation.
In the years following retirement, Bill spent his days doing what he loved the most farming and being with his family. His greatest joy was his grandchildren. He loved trips to Branson and to Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days. He spent a majority of his time on the farm teaching his youngest son, Brian the ins and outs of the cattle business.
Bill is survived by his wife Debra Burris (Etter), son Eric (Jacque) Burris of Gig Harbor, WA, daughter Amy (Tony) Tolles of Waynesville, MO, daughter Sarah Burris of Allen, KS and son Brian (Adrienne) Burris of Allen, KS; eight grandchildren; Layla, Jessica, Casey, Shane, Elizabeth, Davie, Deacon, Piper and Carolyn; and one great-granddaughter, Everleigh. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Betty Etter, and five siblings, John Burris, Jr., Stephen (Cheryle) Burris, Donna Miller, Cynthia Salgado, and Jeff (Jeanie) Burris.
Bill is preceeded in death by his parents, father-in-law (Randall Etter), 3 brothers (David, Luther and Ralph Burris) and 1 beloved niece (Christina Furnas).
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home in Emporia, Kansas. Pastor Garen Forsythe of the 12th Avenue Baptist Church will be officiating. Interment will be in the Bushong Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bill Burris Memorial Fund to be used for his grandchildren's education and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.
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