Marlin Burriss Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marlin Burriss of Garrison, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on February 21, 2024 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Marlin departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Marlin. Though Marlin may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Marlin Lee and Mary Jane Pollitt Burriss (Tad'); and his siblings, Patricia Burriss and Carl R.'Butch'Burriss. He is survived by: his children, Laken Rainwater (Zack) of West Union, Ohio. and Joshua Burriss (Kayla) of Tollesboro, Kentucky.; his close friend Virgie Grigson of Garrison; his stepchildren, Amanda Grigson and Chris Bloomfield; and his siblings, Lynn Hughes (Rick) of Maysville, Kentucky., Mike Burriss of Vanceburg, Kentucky., Randy Burriss (Pauline) of Vanceburg, Kentucky. and Nelson Burriss (Debbie) of Vanceburg, Kentucky..