He was born on February 26, 1942 in Peoria, to Edwin and Nelle (Manock) Burns.
He is survived by one daughter, Julie (Leland) Miller of Morton; two grandchildren, Brandi Burns and Matthew (Mallory) Burns; three step-grandchildren, Emilee, Tiffanie, and Rylee Miller; one great-grandchild; three aunts; one uncle; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Jack was a computer programmer/technician for Caterpillar, retiring in July of 2008. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, dancing, and was a huge fan of the Bradley Braves Men's Basketball Team. He was a member of the Peoria Elks Lodge #20, the Moose Lodge, and the US Bowlcom. He was of the Presbyterian faith.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Rev. Dennis Fitzgerald will officiate. Burial will be at Elmwood Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bradley Braves Men's Basketball Team.
To view his tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
He was born on February 26, 1942 in Peoria, to Edwin and Nelle (Manock) Burns.
He is survived by one daughter, Julie (Leland) Miller of Morton; two grandchildren, Brandi Burns and Matthew (Mallory) Burns; three step-grandchildren, Emilee, Tiffanie, and Rylee Miller; one great-grandchild; three aunts; one uncle; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Jack was a computer programmer/technician for Caterpillar, retiring in July of 2008. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, dancing, and was a huge fan of the Bradley Braves Men's Basketball Team. He was a member of the Peoria Elks Lodge #20, the Moose Lodge, and the US Bowlcom. He was of the Presbyterian faith.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Rev. Dennis Fitzgerald will officiate. Burial will be at Elmwood Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bradley Braves Men's Basketball Team.
To view his tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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