Jimmy Dale Burns, Sr.

Jimmy Dale Burns, Sr., 67, of Paragould,died Monday, July 11, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1944 in Corning, Arkansas the son of Violet Southerly Burns and the late Frank Burns. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Kay Burns and brother, Fred Burns. Jimmy was retired from the United States Navy and was of Church of Christ belief. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Jimmy Dale, Jr. & Leticia Burns of Saint Petersburg, FL; stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law: Marsha and Darrell West of Paragould; Judy and Keith Thompson of Bowling Green, Kentucky; Malisa and Buddy Henry of Sevierville, Tennessee; Sonya Williams of Jefferson City, Tennessee; Tonya and Kai Haley of Newport, Arkansas; siblings: Linda Vinson, Debbie Holman, Henry Burns, all of Corning, Ronnie Burns of Rogers, Donnie Burns of Caldwell, ID, David Burns of Corning; 15 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 15 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Thursday, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel following visitation at 11:00 AM, Thursday, with Kai Haley officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.