Eddie Lyle Burns, 64, of Spars Creek formerly of Twilight passed away July 21, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Huntington due to numerous health issues.
He was a U.M.W.A. member of District 17 and a retiree from ARMCO and Peabody #9 mines.
Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family, sitting on his front porch, fishing, camping, gardening and hunting squirrels especially with his grandson Aaron, his special buddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Darious and Betty Burns; daughter, Michele; brother, Earnest; and sister, Betty Ball.
He is survived by his wife, Paula; sons, Eddie II (Linda) of Paint Creek, Samuel of Mills Creek and Doug (Debra) of Alkol; brothers, Gaylen (Dena) of Spars Creek and Danny (Charlotte) of Bull Creek; two sisters, Becky (Dennis) Jarrell of Twilight and Denita Miller of Bim; grandchildren, Darious, Brandon, Austin, Aaron, Derek, Dylan, Carrie, Logan, Nate and Jill; great-grandchildren, Eli, Dominic and Caleb; brother-in-law, Earl (Cathy) Workman; and sister-in-law, Gail Workman.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 25 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Tim Bailey officiating. Burial will follow in Mid-Ferrell Cemetery, Bandytown.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.