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Roger P. Burris

KNOB LICK – Roger P. Burris, 75, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his residence after a brief illness. A native of Barren County, he was the son of the late John Thomas Burris and Zoroder Shirley Burris. Roger was a lifelong farmer who loved to watch UK basketball and any kind of Western show on television, especially Gunsmoke.

Survivors include one daughter, Sherry Mills (Chris); and one grandson, Derek Mills (Holly) all of Knob Lick; one brother, Gordon Burris (Jayne) of Hiseville; one sister, Elsie Jessie of Louisville; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Cumbee Burris; one brother, Junior Burris; and three sisters, Ruby Williams, Helen Jackson, and Mary Wilson.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Big Meadow Cemetery. Visitation will be after 12 noon Sunday at the funeral home.

1 Comments

  1. Danny & Connie Phelps on January 3, 2025 at 2:36 pm

    Sorry to hear the passing of Roger P. Burris, God be with you and yours family during this difficut time.
    Red Lick Church
    Bro. Larry and the Church Family

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