Curtis J. Burns, 92, of Riverton passed away April 2, 2025, at Pendleton Manor in Franklin.
He was born Sept. 27, 1932, in Riverton and was the son of the late Don Lester Burns and Mary Catherine Kile Burns.
Mr. Burns attended Circleville High School.
He was a United States Army veteran, having obtained the rank of sergeant while serving in the Korean War and in Germany.
He retired from Valspar Paint Company in Baltimore, Maryland, and was a member of the Pendleton County Honor Guard.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
His wife, Shurline Burns, survives.
Also surviving are a son, Terry Burns (Cheryl) of Mt. Airy, Maryland; and a granddaughter, Cara Willis (Josh) of Finksburg, Maryland.
He was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Charles, Richard, Tommy, Donald, Joseph, Carl and Paul Burns; and four sisters, Pauline Bennett, Mildred Higgins, Sandra Burns and Jean Simpson.
A funeral service was held on Sunday at the Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Larry Hakes officiating. Interment was at North Fork Memorial Cemetery with military honors accorded by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Pendleton Manor, PO Box 700, Franklin, WV 26807 or any local volunteer rescue squad.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.kimblefuneralhome.com.
