Herbert Burns

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Herbert Lamar Burns passed away Friday morning at the age of 86. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, 2017, from 5:00 -7:00 pm at FairHaven Funeral Home, and a graveside service will be held Monday, July 3, 2017, at 11:00 am, at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Mr. Burns was born in Wrightsville, Georgia and proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant from 1949-1953 during the Korean War.  He went on to work in the dietetic department in the VA Hospital in Dublin, then as a supervisor and warehouse foreman at Robins Air Force Base.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Jean Alford Burns; sisters Lila Smith and Marcelene Swain; children David, Greg, Ken, and Traci; grandchildren Nikki, D.J., Justin, Kyle, Lane, Jamie, Jessica, Bela, and Ramona; five great-grandchildren; and many more adoring family members and friends, who will miss his joyful presence and hearty laugh.
Friends may sign the online registry at www.fairhavenmacon.com
FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services has charge of arrangements.