James E. “Jim” Burns

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James E. “Jim” Burns, age 61, of  Fort Wayne and formerly of Huntington, passed away Tuesday January 3, 2017 at 1:26 am at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.  He was a mechanic at Southside Vacuum in Fort Wayne and helped on roadside assistants. He was devoted to his family, and enjoyed cheering on his favorite NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart and WWE wrestler Roman Reigns.

 

Jim was born February 20, 1955, in Huntington, the son of William and Jessie M. (Ditton) Burns.  He is survived by a sister Judy Gordon of Fort Wayne, a brother Donald “Don” Burns of Huntington, and numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and a great-great-niece.  He was preceded in death by a brother Darl Eugene “Pete” Burns

 

Visitation will be held Saturday January 7, 2017 from 9:30-10:30 am at Deal-Rice Funeral Home- Huntington Chapel prior to the 11:00 graveside service at Lancaster Cemetery.

 

Preferred memorials are to the Deal-Rice Funeral Home, 338 E. Washington St., Huntington, IN 46750.

 

Online condolences to dealricefuneralhomes.com.

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