James H. Burrows' Obituary
James H. Burrows, 90, of Decatur, died Friday, October 26, 2007, with his wife and family at his side.
Jim was born December 29, 1916, in Copan, OK the son of Wes and Pearl Wilson Burrows. He married Connie Hermanek on March 30, 1941 in Neosho, MO. Jim retired in 1982 from Marvel-Schebler Division of Borg-Warner Corp. after 40 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Connie, son, Jimmy wife, Nancy of Lakewood, CO, daughters: Debby Wilcox of Decatur and Becky husband, Ted Kaatmann of St. Charles, MO; grandchildren: Michael Dondeville and Michele Galloway, Joe & Dan Burrows, Jamey Wilcox, Aaron Jacobus, Greg Wilcox, Rachel, Dane & Lexi Kaatmann; 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Vidal Burrows of Borger, TX, sister, Cleta Codding of Mustang, OK.
Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Connie Jeanette Brennan, his parents, and sisters: Treva Kerr and Lahoma Yard.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 pm Sunday, October 28, 2007 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Services to celebrate Jim's life will be 11 am Monday, October 29, 2007 in the chapel at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, Pastor Gary Borders officiating. Interment will be in Fairlawn Cemetery. Memorials: Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctor's, nurses, and support staff at DMH Hospital and to Mary-Margaret Robinson of McKinley Court.
The family of James H. Burrows is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur.
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