John Burrows' Obituary
John R. Burrows, age 67, of Millsboro, DE died Monday, August 6, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Mr. Burrows was born in Wilmington, DE, son of the late Clarence and Susie (Beeson) Burrows. He relocated to Sussex County with his wife Betty Lou in 2001 from Wilmington. Mr. Burrows was a member of the NewCovenant Presbyterian Church, Rehoboth Beach, DE; the AmVets Post #2, the Elks Club and the Indian River Yacht Club. He had been a former drag racer up and down the East Coast. Mr. Burrows had served in the National Guard with a rank of Sgt. E-5. He had been employed in sales for Shallcross Chevrolet (Nucar), Middletown, DE.
Mr. Burrows is survived by his wife of 39 years Betty Lou (Chapman) Burrows; a Son-John F. Burrows of Wilmington; a Sister-Susanna E. (Burrows) Brooks of Wilmington, DE; 2 grandchildren: Tessa Marie Pearson and Bryianna Pearson; and a niece Stephanie Dickson of Wilmington.
Funeral services will be held at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE at 3:00 PM Thursday, August 9, 2007 with Pastor Larry Wanaselja officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the services. Interment will be Friday August 10, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. in Chester Bethel United Methodist Cemetery, 2619 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, 1151 Walker Road, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE or to New Covenant Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 19331 Lighthouse Plaza, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
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