Charles E. Burns, 87, of Athens, AL passed away on Tuesday November 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.Mr. Burns was born on March 25, 1938, to Ruben Jackson Burns and Mary Edna Matthews Burns.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 1:00-2:50 P.M. at McConnell Funeral Home.
Funeral Service for Mr. Burns will be held on Thursday November 20, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at McConnell Memorial Chapel.
Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery.
Mr. Burns was a member of Jackson Drive Church of Christ. He was retired from Steelcase.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Annie Raney Burns; Children Tommy Burns (Susan), Angela Craig (Tim), Bethany Jackson (David); grandchildren Brandon Craig (Tonya), Nathan Craig (Brooke), Elijah Jackson, Hannah Jackson, Levi Jackson; step grandchildren Sonya Delk and Joe Yarbrough; great grandchildren Austin Craig, Grayson Craig, Maggie Craig, Cassidy Craig, and Kaden Craig; step great grandchildren; Josie Yarbrough, Will Delk, Jack Delk, Tommy Delk, and Emma Delk; sisters Judy Abernathy (Wesley), Wanda Woodfin, sister in law Barbara Burns, several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Burns is preceded in death by his parents Ruben and Mary Burns; stepmother Ila Mae Claxton Burns; brother Frank Burns; infant brother and infant sister; brother-in-law Glenn Woodfin
Pallbearers will include Brandon, Nathan, Elijah, Levi, Austin, and Grayson.
