Billie Gene Burns
September 2, 1931 - August 20, 2021
Billie Gene Burns, 89, of Bald Knob, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at home. He was born September 2, 1931 in Bald Knob to the late Edmond “E.F.” and Stella Mae (Hobbs) Burns. For most of his life he attended the Hopewell Community Church. He was a retired 798 pipeline welder and a strawberry farmer when Bald Knob was known for being the strawberry capitol of the world. During his time farming he was elected outstanding young farmer. He was a very hard worker and never would back down from a task, no matter the difficulty of it. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Vinita Burns; son, Billy Burns (Clair); daughters, Marla Mason (Terry) and Patricia Hamilton (Randy); sisters, Maxine McAnally, Dorothy Martin (Harold) and Betty Lutner; 8 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Loy Gene Burns; infant grandson, Bryan Kane Mason and brother, Lloyd Burns. A private family graveside service was conducted Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Shady Grove Cemetery Pavilion in Bald Knob. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net
Billie Gene Burns, 89, of Bald Knob, died Friday, August 20, 2021 at home. He was born September 2, 1931 in Bald Knob to the late Edmond “E.F.” and Stella Mae (Hobbs) Burns. For most of his life he attended the Hopewell Community... View Obituary & Service Information