John E. Burris

John E. Burris, 74, of Greensburg passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Arbor Grove Village in Greensburg.  John was born on October 9, 1942 in Franklin County to John Riley and Lula Mae (Baker) Burris.  John had many different jobs throughout his life, which included tree trimming, he had his own plumbing business, and he worked for Randall’s Textron, BCA, and Delta Faucet, all in Greensburg, and he most recently worked for Wal-Mart in the maintenance department.  John was most known for his great love for coon hunting.  He was a coon hunting fanatic, winning many contests and he was even featured in a story in the Coon Hunter Magazine.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  On December 29, 1962, he married Eilene Venter and she survives.  John is also survived by his son; Jeff Kraus, Greensburg, two daughters; Jennifer (Terry) Black, Greensburg, Michelle Ricke, Greensburg, 3 brothers; Phillip (Sarah) Burris, Connersville, Charles Burris, Connersville, James (Susette) Burris, Indianapolis, 3 sisters; Juanita Russel, Connersville, Lois Martin, Tennessee, Laura Lee Burris, Connersville, 4 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister; Jeanette Stevens.  Visitation will be at Porter-Oliger-Pearson Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 31 from 1-3pm followed by Funeral Services at 3 pm with Rev. John Meyer officiating.  Burial and military graveside rites will follow at South Park Cemetery in Greensburg.  Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.