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Jerry R. Burns - age 76 of Gallatin, MO passed away Monday night, September 12th, 2022, at Cameron Regional Medical Center in Cameron. Jerry was born on May 14th, 1946, the son of Gerald and Dorothy (Groves) Burns in rural Daviess County, MO. As a young man Jerry showed registered Hereford cattle. He competed in many livestock shows including the Missouri State Fair, Interstate and the American Royal where he won numerous trophies. One of his greatest achievements was winning the Showman Award for being an outstanding showman. He was a 1964 graduate of Jameson R-III High School and furthered his education at IBM School. Shortly afterwards Jerry enlisted and served in the United States Air Force Reserves.
Jerry was no stranger to hard work growing up on the farm. He carried those early life lessons into every job he pursued. One of his first jobs was at the Ford Motor Company. He then went on to work at Blackburn-Hockensmith for a while, and then returned back to the farm life. Afterwards he pursued his love for tractors and farm equipment serving 46 years at Gallatin Truck and Tractor. His razor-sharp memory made him unsurpassed as a salesman.
It comes as no surprise that Jerry loved his fast sport cars and pretty girls. On May 17th, 1969, Jerry married the love of his life Judy Eileen Eads at the Jameson Baptist Church. There was never a more perfectly matched couple. The 2 of them settled down in Gallatin MO and raised 3 beautiful children. Those children gave him the greatest gift, 6 grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. He loved Sunday dinners and watching the great-grandchildren play. It is with heavy hearts Jerry will be missed by his family, friends and community.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and sister-in-law, Vicki Burns. He is survived by his wife Judy, of the home; children, Jason Burns (Tanya) of Gallatin, MO, Gene Burns (Amy) of Gallatin, MO, and Janet Rhoades (Larry) of Gallatin, MO; grandchildren, Dennelle Caldwell (Luke) of Altamont, MO, Robert Rhoades (Nicole) of Gallatin, MO, Bradley Rhoades (Kasey) of Gallatin, MO, Dylan Burns (Julie) of Gallatin, MO, Ashley Atkinson (Matt) of Kansas City, MO, and Logan Burns of St. Joseph, MO; seven great-grandchildren; and siblings, Linda Critten (Darrell) of Gallatin, MO, Donald Burns (Kathy) of Pattonsburg, MO, Mary Anne Wheeler (Harry) of Cameron, MO, Wendall Burns (Mary) of Gallatin, MO, Larry Burns (Gwen) of Blue Springs, MO, and Mark Burns of Blue Springs, MO; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members also survive.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Kickin' Cancer with Kindness in care of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 16th, 2022, at Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Thursday evening, also at the funeral home. Friends may call after 11:00 AM, Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Gallatin. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com
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