Gordon Ray Burris 91 of Plattsburg, Mo, passed away April 13, 2020 at his son's home in Kansas City, MO. Gordon was born to parents Frank and Ida Burris on November 21, 1928 near Clarksdale, MO. He was a veteran, serving the US Navy as a cook onboard the USS Toledo during The Korean War. Upon returning from the service, he married Carolyn Sue and began working as a telephone office installer. Gordon retired from AT&T after 35 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Geneva Fagan and Judy Green and brother Danny.
Gordon is survived by his sons Frank D. Burris (Stefanie) and grandson Gordon M. Burris of Kansas City, MO; and William M. Burris (Jennifer) and granddaughter Amanda J. Burris of Plattsburg, MO.
In addition, Gordon is survived by brothers Kenneth (Shirley) Burris of GA, Clifford (Wilma) Burris of MO, Norman Burris of AK, Steve (Janet) Burris of MO, sisters Virginia Hooten and Dorothy(Larry) Heriford both of MO and many nieces and nephews. Gordon was beloved by all who knew him and we will all miss him.
No services are planned at this time. Gordon will be privately interred in the Clarksdale Cemetery, Clarksdale Missouri . Arrangements Bailey & Cox Family Funeral Service Plattsburg Missouri. Online guestbook and obituary at www.baileycox.com