John Charles Burris, 1932-2021

John Charles Burris of Frostproof passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born July 9, 1932 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late John and Jane Burris; he moved to Lake Wales from Keystone Heights in 1996. John was a retired District Supervisor for Florida Power and Light and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1951 until 1955 in the Korean war.

John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen J. Burris; daughter, Janice Kay Rowton (David) of Cutler Bay; son, John W. Burris (Karen) of Longwood; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A private family service will be scheduled.