Robert Walter Burns Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Walter Burns of Fort Smith, Arkansas, born in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on October 11, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Walter Burns to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Robert had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Robert may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Milton Burns and Jane Mitchell Burns; and his brother David Burns. He is survived by: his wife Lynda Burns; his daughter Robyn Burns of Lavaca, AR; his stepdaughter Robyn Langham (John) of Fort Smith; his son Eric Burns (Heather) of Greenwood; his stepson Kerry Ray (Caroline) of Van Buren, AR; and his siblings, Maryann Haen (Gene) of Pembrook, Mass and Bill Burns (JoAnne) of Plymouth, Mass. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.