Winston Buford Burns

Graveside service for Winston Burns, 97, of Winnsboro, is scheduled for 11:00 AM Friday, March 23, 2018, at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth with Brother Ken Goodson officiating.

Winston Buford Burns was born in Fort Worth on May 12, 1920 to John Solomon and Ollie (Carter) Burns. He served his country proudly as a sergeant in the United States Army during World War II, and later worked as a machine tool repairman for Locheed Martin.

Mr. Burns passed away March 20, 2018 in Tyler.

He is preceded in death by his parents; John Solomon and Ollie Burns; his wife in 2007, Judith Loraine Burns; and two brothers and three sisters.

Left to cherish his memory is his son, Walter Burns and wife Linda of Winnsboro; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.