ROBERT DANIEL BURNS
Robert Daniel Burns, 78, of Connersville, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Heritage House in Connersville. He was born on February 9, 1942, in Gafford, Kentucky, and is the son of John Burns and Mary Anna Rofertson Burns.
Robert served with the United States Army for three years during the Vietnam War. He also spent time in Korea and Japan.
On July 12, 1977, he married June Begley in Connersville. They were able to share 43 years together.
Robert retired from Visteon after many years. He enjoyed spending his time going fishing and working in his vegetable garden with his wife. They had the best green beans of anybody. He also enjoyed being with his grandkids and teaching them about fishing, farming, and working in the garden.
Along with his wife, he is survived by two step-daughters, Diane (Jim) Lakes and Sandy Parks, both of Connersville; a step-son, Randy (Joey) Smith, of Liberty; two sisters, Vita Mae and Delia; five brothers, Benny, James, Tim, Earl, and Jerry, and four grandchildren, Jeremy Parks, Dustin Marshall, Kassaundra Smith, and Brookelyn Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service with military honors presented by the Fayette County Honor Guard will be held on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 1 p.m., at Springersville Cemetery, with Eric Hopkins officiating.