James M. Burns

James M. 'Jim' Burns, 89, of Interstate Parkway, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014, with his wife at his side, at his residence.

Born February 19, 1925, in Bradford he was the son of the late James H. Burns and Ethel (Palmer) Burns-Dennis

On April 7, 1951, he married Peggy (Carlson) Burns who died December 5, 1976, then on October 28, 1978, he married Joan A. (Johnson) Burns who survives.

Mr. Burns was a 1943 graduate of Bradford High School.

He served with the United States Army in the Army Medical Corps during World War II and served in Burma. He was employed as a parts man at Race Buick upon returning from the service. He worked for 5 years at Bradford Motor Parts, then Reisner Auto Parts for 20 years, Block Auto Parts for 5 years and as manager, M & M Auto for 3 years. He also worked part time for the Foster Township Police Department under Chief Bridge and later returned to the force in the mid 80's. He had also worked in maintenance at the YWCA and was a night clerk at the DeSoto Holiday House, retiring in 1989.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, a member of Kiwanis Club and Ball & Chain Club. He had been a Scout Master for Troop #16. 

In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Matthew (Carol) Burns, of Bellefonte, Mark (Diane) Burns, of Rixford, and David Burns, of Bradford, three grandchildren, Shawn Burns, Val Burns and Emily Burns, one great grandson Nathan Burns.

Family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, from 3 to 5 & 7 to 9pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc., 372 East Main Street where funeral and committal services will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 18, 2104 with Rev. Robert Brest, pastor of the First Free Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

372 East Main St • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with Joan, Matt, Mark, David, and rest of the family. I will always remember the wonderful times we had growing up, getting together for family birthday celebrations and holidays. There were alot of birthdays in January. I remember going to annual Christmas party with Uncle Jim, Aunt Peggy and David when I was little. Jim was a warm, caring man who was forever telling me jokes. As usual, I never get them but that's never stop him. He will truly be missed. Love, Barbara
— Barbara Johnson

I will always remember Jim and all his jokes...he always had a new joke for me everytime I saw him. He and my father were the best of friends and you never knew what the two of them would be up to. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to all his family may you all find peace in knowing he is at rest.
— Ginny & Kevin

Condolences

  • My deepest sympathy and prayers are with Joan, Matt, Mark, David, and rest of the family. I will always remember the wonderful times we had growing up, getting together for family birthday celebrations and holidays. There were alot of birthdays in January. I remember going to annual Christmas party with Uncle Jim, Aunt Peggy and David when I was little. Jim was a warm, caring man who was forever telling me jokes. As usual, I never get them but that's never stop him. He will truly be missed. Love, Barbara

    — Barbara Johnson
  • I will always remember Jim and all his jokes...he always had a new joke for me everytime I saw him. He and my father were the best of friends and you never knew what the two of them would be up to. He will be greatly missed. Our sympathy to all his family may you all find peace in knowing he is at rest.

    — Ginny & Kevin