George Burns

George, known to many in the Oakland area, was born on April 29, 1946, in Muskegon, Mich. He was a United States Vietnam War veteran, serving in Da Nang, South Vietnam.

Throughout his life, he worked as an auto transport truck driver and a journeyman carpenter/mason. After retirement, George continued his love of a good book and of course fishing.

He is survived by his loving companion, Cheryl Ann Walker Burns; three children, Renée Nicole Hughes and husband Donald, George Paul Burns IV, and Carlie Ann Zimmerman and husband Andy; three brothers, William Warner Burns and wife Anita, Kevin Eugene Burns and wife Darla and Louis Albert Gyenese Jr. and wife Gail; one sister, Jesenda Lynne Burns; one grandchild, two great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and -nephews.

While his family mourns George privately, they would like his friends to remember the great conversation he had with each of you.

At George’s request, he will be cremated, with private services being held at a later time.

Newman Funeral Homes, P.A., 1100 Memorial Dr., Oakland, is in charge of his arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association – Western MD, 1850 York Rd., Ste., D., Timonium, MD 21093, or Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Rd., Ste 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.newmanfuneralhomes.com.