Obituary for Bob Burns

Obituary for Bob Burns

Funeral service for Bobby Jerald “Bob” Burns, 82,  of Wister is 10 a.m. Thursday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Gene Heflin and Darren Burch officiating. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, with military honors provided by Poteau D.A.V. Chapter 63. Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

He was born Feb. 23, 1942 in Neosho, Missouri to Fred and Barbara “Burbie” (Harris) Burns and passed away Jan. 6, 2025 in Wister.

Bob was a life-long resident of the area and a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country in the Vietnam era, earning several military awards. He married Marki, the love of his life, on May 29, 1963. Bob became a long-haul truck driver and drove about 42 years before owning his own trucking company. He received numerous driving safety awards as well as Oklahoma driver of the year. Bob was ordained to be a Deacon at Victory Baptist Church in 1983, where he served until his death. He loved spending time with his family as well as his church family. Bob always looked forward to the get-togethers he and his brother and sisters enjoyed nearly every month.

Survivors are one daughter Roberta Burch and husband Darren of Howe; one son Mark Burns and wife Dana of Wister; three sisters Barbara Thompson of Heavener, Bettye Glinski and husband John of Poteau, and Pauline Fowler and husband Wayne of Heavener; one brother, Harold Burns, of Heavener; three grandchildren Jesse Burch, Jake Burch and wife Mallary, and

Brennon Burns and wife Catelyn; one great-granddaughter, Magnolia June Burns; numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of nearly 59 years, Marki Burns; his oldest brother, L.J. Burns; two sisters-in-law, Delora Burns and Gayle Burns; and one brother-in-law, Donnie Burns.

Pallbearers are Bob Fowler, Kelly Burns, Jimmy Wells, Brennon Burns, Jesse Burch and Darrel Dodson.

Viewing is from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday with the family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

To sign Bob’s online obituary, please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.