Wayland Michael Burris' Obituary
Wayland Michael Burris, 74, of Albemarle, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, at Atrium Health Stanly. His graveside service will be 2 pm Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Anderson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by Michael Hastings and Rev. Cecil Pickler.
Wayland Burris was born October 2, 1949, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Roy Lee Burris and Josephine Pickler Burris. Wayland was formerly a long-distance truck driver and roofer. Wayland Burris is a proud veteran of the US Army. He was also formerly a member of the AMVETS, DAV and VFW.
Wayland is preceded in death by his son William Lee Burris and brothers Marvin E. Burris and Jeff Burris. He is survived by his longtime partner of 31 years Myra Early Walker. Other survivors include his sisters Janice Swink (Donnie) of Albemarle, NC, Phyllis Owens (David) of Chester, VA, and Linda Burris of Albemarle, NC.
The family will receive friends at the graveside prior to and at the service.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care is serving the Burris family.
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