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Joseph Burns

d. March 29, 2017

Joseph Burns

Joseph Lee Burns, 74, of Maumelle, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Mary, on March 29, 2017. Born in Blytheville, Arkansas to Leon and Hazel Jo Rutledge Burns, he was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Blytheville. He was a printer, working at Burns & Son Printing, the family business, and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his father, his wife, Mary J. Burns, and a brother, Stephen R. Burns. Joseph is survived by his son, John L. Burns and wife, Lisa, of Maumelle; daughter, Susan York and husband, Greg, of Little Rock; son, Michael E. Burns and wife, Sarah, of Benton; his mother, Hazel Jo Burns; brother, Rhondal D. Burns (Carolyn); grandchildren, Josh Burns, Lyndi Burns, Kyle York, Austin York, Elizabeth Burns and Emily Burns; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 4, beginning at 9:30 a.m., followed by the service at 10:30 at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Interment with Military Honors will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Ct., #104, Little Rock, AR 72205.

Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Joseph's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

APR 4. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (CDT)

Little Rock Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205

Funeral Service

APR 4. 10:30 AM (CDT)

Little Rock Funeral Home
8801 Knoedl Ct
Little Rock, AR, 72205
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