Roy Thomas Burns Sr.

Roy Thomas Burns Sr. passed away on Friday December 29, 2023. He was born on May 22, 1937 to his parents Charley and Violet Burns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his five brothers: Buster, Bob, Henry, Jackie, and his twin, Troy; and his great granddaughter, Kaylee. Roy is survived by his ex-wife of 42 years, Shirley; his four children: Lana, Beverly (Don), Nola (Paul), and Roy Jr. (Kay); five grandchildren: Rusty (Bill), Brandy (Chris), Ashley (Joshua), Caitlin (Matthew) and Roy III (Haylee), four great grandchildren: Aubree, Rylee, Asher and Sawyer. Roy also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Professionally he was known as the best heavy equipment operator around. He owned and operated Roy Burns Excavating, even into his 80’s, he was constantly approached to work his excavation magic for others. He was fearless; we have seen him work his machines on the sides of hills that no normal person would even attempt. Personally Roy was a man who definitely marched to the beat of his own drum and could easily be described as the life of the party, never shying away from being the center of attention. To describe him as strong-willed would be putting it mildly, he was stubborn as a mule. But every ounce of stubbornness could be matched by his generosity. He'd give you the shirt off his back or buy you a beer, whatever the situation called for. The stories that have been shared with us since his passing have been overwhelming and very heart warming. Funeral Services for Roy will be 3:00pm Sunday January 7, 2024 at Chapman Funeral Home Hurricane, WV with Pastor David Vickers officiating. Friends may visit with the family an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private Family Graveside Service will be at Mount Vernon Cemetery Hurricane, WV at a later date. Our family would like to thank everyone for the love and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, our family asks that you give your loved ones a hug as you never know when their time here on Earth will end and raise your choice of beverage to a toast to Roy and his Life. Anyone wishing to leave an online memory may do so by visiting Roy’s tribute page at: www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane, WV 25526 is honored to serve the Burns family.

Roy Thomas Burns Sr.

May 22, 1937 - December 29, 2023