William Wayne “Bill” Burns, age 70 of Fort Payne, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born December 23, 1951 to the late William Joseph Burns and Marie Scott Burns. After graduating from Fort Payne High School in 1970, He served six years in the United States Navy. Bill then attended and graduated from Jacksonville State University with a degree in accounting and retired from TVA after 31 years.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. Darrell Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Wounded Warriors Project.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet Crowe Burns; children Allison McKeehan (Ross) and Stephanie Gruber (Joey); grandchildren Colt McKeehan, Jacob “Rambo” Gruber, and Jordan “Jo” Gruber; sisters Barbara Murks, Wanda Brown, and Mary Franks (Sterling); and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
