Of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Pinckney & Adrian.

Age 81, died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. He was born September 11, 1938 in Byron, Michigan, the son of Raymond & Marguerite (McCluskey) Burns.

David was a barber in Pinckney for many years, and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney. He served in the US Army as a paratrooper from March 1957 to December 1958.

He is survived by his daughter Denise (Mike) Conklin of Kalamazoo, grandchildren; Jessica (Shawn) Wismer and Sean Conklin of Grand Rapids, and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by brothers Donald Burns, James Burns, Joseph Burns and sisters Helen Young, Peggy Conklin, Bernie Fry and Janice Hoffus.

At his request, no public services will be held. Burial will be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Pinckney. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Pinckney. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.

 


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