James M. Burns passed away at Reid Health in Richmond on December 20, 2023, at the age of 85.  James was born in Kokomo, Indiana on April 20, 1938, the son of the late Hugh and Mary James Burns.

In Columbus, Indiana he was united in marriage to the former Vicki Bunch.  They shared 35 years together prior to his passing.

James retired after 20+ years at D&M.  Prior to working at D&M he had worked at Stants and Roots.  You could often find him relaxing with his children and grandchildren while fishing.  He also enjoyed hunting and watching westerns and the History Channel.  Most of all he treasured the time he spent with his family.

In addition to his wife, Vicki, his memory will be cherished by his sons, Jay (Lisa) Martin, Byron (Tammy) Payton, James P. (Luann) Burns, Allen Burns, Frank Barksdale, James M. Burns, John Evans Sr. and Jeremy (Glitter) Hines; daughters, Abby Day, Christal (Denny) Dunaway, Autumn Burns and Aubrey Burns; a grandson, John Evans, whom he raised as his own; as well as many other grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He will be in the thoughts of his sisters, Bev Moffett and Karen (Chuck) Frank.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Natalie Martin, a sister, Maxine Scranton, an infant brother, brother-in-law Jake Moffett, and a grandson, Trae Neukam.

Funeral services will be conducted at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, on Thursday December 28, 2023, at 1:00 pm.  Friends and family may visit from 11:00 am until the hour of the service.  James will be laid to rest at Springersville Cemetery.