Richard Wilson Burris

Richard Wilson Burris was born on August 12, 1950, in Clay County, TN and he passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Celina Health and Rehab at the age of 74. 

Richard was the son of the late Herman and Bertha Burris. 

 He worked hard as a farmer. He loved spending time with his family and was a member of the Free Hills Church of Christ. On April 2, 2022, Richard married Marsha Atchley in Celina, TN. 

Survivors include his loving wife Marsha Burris of Celina, TN; daughters: Lindsey Burris of Celina, TN, Anastasia Renea Burris of Celina, TN, Kaitlyn Hix of Celina, TN; sister: Ruth Kirk of Tompkinsville, KY; grandchildren: Nehemiah Schmidt , Laikynn Phillips, Callie Phillips, Brynleigh Rybolt, Dawson Montgomery; very special friends: James Atchley, Neal Bartlett, Ethan Deckard, Margo (Meghan) Deckard, Jennifer Adams, Freddie Garrette and a host of family and friends also survive. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Charles Burris; sister: De-Louis Garrette; niece: Ann Deckard.

The visitation will take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Sunday, November 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Funeral services for Mr. Burris will follow on November 24, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM with Bro. Bobby Bartlett Officiating. Burial will follow in the Free Hill Cemetery.

Clay County Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 931-243-5050.