Celebrating the life of
Charles Burns, Jr.
March 23, 1926 - February 18, 2010
SAVANNAH – Charles Chuck Burns, Jr. passed away peacefully at home, with his family at his side, on February 18, 2010.
Chuck was born on April 23, 1926 to Charles Burns, Sr. and Margaret Miller Burns in Canonsburg, PA.
Chuck Burns enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1944. While stationed in Germany, his unit was responsible for the liberation of Nazi prisoners at the Buchenwald POW Camp.
In 1949 Chuck joined the U. S. Air Force and became an Airplane Engineer Mechanic. Chuck and his family transferred to Hunter Air Force Base, here in Savannah where he retired from the U. S. Air Force in November, 1965.
Chuck went to work at Gulfstream Aerospace where he retired after 20 years of service.
Chuck was a longstanding member of Savannah Moose Lodge 1550. During his tenure with the Moose Lodge he worked tirelessly at many positions within the organization, both local and state. Chuck was awarded the Pilgrim Degree at Mooseheart in May 2002.
Chuck was a member of Alee Temple Shriners, American Legion Post 36, Gulfstream Retiree Club and the Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts of America.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, Russell Burns, sister, Josephine Slaska, and son, Charles Roy Burns.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara A. Burns, two daughters, Cheryl Beasley Carroll, and Marsha Hunt Brion, son Michael Burns and friend Ron Billings, and his loving dog, Molly, all of Savannah; brother, James A. Burns of Lawrenceville, GA, and sister, Margaret Elliott of Washington, PA. Chuck is also survived by six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Chuck was a loving, giving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all that knew him.
Visitation: 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Burial at Hillcrest Abbey West with Full Military Honors.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Julio Cortes and Dr. Ronald Goldberg and all the staff who cared for Chuck.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Mooseheart c/o Moose International Headquarters, 155 South International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539.
Barbara, Michael and Family, Sissie and I want to express our sorrow for your loss. We loved being neighbors for thirty-five years. We will miss Chuck.
- George and Sissie Bugna, Ellabell, GA
Barbara, I was so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I am sure he will always be missed. Give my heartfelt sympathy to the girls and Michael also.
- Sandra S. Tanner, Dacula, GA
So sorry to learn of Chuck's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara. His life was one of service to his fellow man and his beloved Loyal Order of Moose. He is and will be sorely missed.
- George & Naomi Argo, Vidalia, GA
Dear Aunt Barbara & Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Chuck. He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and always. God Bless. James Burns Jr. and Family
- James Burns Jr., Buford, GA
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered 'come to me.' With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
- Lou Burns, McKinney, TX
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. A contribution has been made in Chuck's name to Mosseheart.
- Lou Burns, McKinney, TX
Chuck WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE MISSED You were a HERO of the Moose!! God be with Barbara and her family. We love you all.
- Walt & Charlene Peters, Savannah, GA
Chuck WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE MISSED You were a HERO of the Moose!! God be with Barbara and her family. We love you all.
- Walt & Charlene Peters, Savannah, GA
WE WILL MISS OUR MANY VISITS AND THE FUN TIMES WITH THE MOOSE
- mike & carol mccool, savannah, GA
Our prayer are with Barbara and the Family, always remember Chuck will never be very far away.
- Teresa and Chuck Boothe, Daytona Beach, FL
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
Our condolenances to Barbara & family.We will surely miss Chuck. Stitch & Pat Smith
- Vince SmithStitch, Springfield, GA
Barbara, Michael and Family, Sissie and I want to express our sorrow for your loss. We loved being neighbors for thirty-five years. We will miss Chuck.
- George and Sissie Bugna, Ellabell, GA
Barbara, I was so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I am sure he will always be missed. Give my heartfelt sympathy to the girls and Michael also.
- Sandra S. Tanner, Dacula, GA
So sorry to learn of Chuck's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara. His life was one of service to his fellow man and his beloved Loyal Order of Moose. He is and will be sorely missed.
- George & Naomi Argo, Vidalia, GA
Dear Aunt Barbara & Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Chuck. He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and always. God Bless. James Burns Jr. and Family
- James Burns Jr., Buford, GA
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered 'come to me.' With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
- Lou Burns, McKinney, TX
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. A contribution has been made in Chuck's name to Mosseheart.
- Lou Burns, McKinney, TX
Chuck WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE MISSED You were a HERO of the Moose!! God be with Barbara and her family. We love you all.
- Walt & Charlene Peters, Savannah, GA
Chuck WE LOVE YOU AND YOU WILL BE MISSED You were a HERO of the Moose!! God be with Barbara and her family. We love you all.
- Walt & Charlene Peters, Savannah, GA
WE WILL MISS OUR MANY VISITS AND THE FUN TIMES WITH THE MOOSE
- mike & carol mccool, savannah, GA
Our prayer are with Barbara and the Family, always remember Chuck will never be very far away.
- Teresa and Chuck Boothe, Daytona Beach, FL
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Chuck will be missed. Anna Pearson
- Anna Pearson, College Park, GA
Our condolenances to Barbara & family.We will surely miss Chuck. Stitch & Pat Smith
- Vince SmithStitch, Springfield, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
