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Bolin Burris, Adair County, KY (1922-2013)

He was a native of Joppa, Adair County, KY, and a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan at the time of his death. He served his country in the Navy, and had been employed as a grounds keeper at the University of Michigan for 40 years. Not only did he work for the University of Michigan, but was an avid fan of the football and basketball teams. His other interests included rabbit hunting, playing poker and he was a long time walker at Briarwood Mall. Bolin is survived by his wife of 68 years, Christine
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Bolin Burris age 91 years of Ann Arbor, MI formerly of Columbia, KY, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Heartland Health Care Center, Ann Arbor, MI.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 13, 2013 at 4pmCT/5pmET, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY, with Rev. Elbert Hadley the officiating clergy. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery, 1276 Liberty Road, Columbia, KY. Visitation will be after 3pmCT/4pmET, Monday, May 13, 2013.



Bolin Burris, Adair County, KY (1922-2013)


He was born the son of the late Charlie and Dora (Barnes) Burris on Friday, April 13, 1922 at Joppa in Adair County, KY. He died Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, at the age of 91 years, 11 months, and 26 days.

Mr. Burris served his country in the Navy, and had been employed as a grounds keeper at the University of Michigan for 40 years. Not only did he work for the University of Michigan, but was an avid fan of the football and basketball teams. His other interests included rabbit hunting, playing poker and he was a long time walker at Briarwood Mall. He is is survived by his wife of 68 years, Christine, and the following:
  • His sisters in law, Juanita Tweedy and Edith Burris

  • Several nieces and nephews

  • And a host of other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by his brothers, James and Arvin, and his sisters, Floy, Alma, Dorothy and Mattie

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Stotts-Phelps- McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY in charge of arrangements.

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Bolin Burris, Adair County, KY (1922-2013)



2013-05-10 - 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY - Photo from Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bolin Burris, Adair County, KY (1922-2013)



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