Harmon Miller "Sonny" Burns

Harmon Miller “Sonny” Burns, 77, of Rosebud, died Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in a Temple Hospital. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud. Rev. Don Fulton officiating. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in Powers Chapel Cemetery near Rosebud.

Mr. Burns was born June 2, 1940 in Crockett to Sidney J and Ila Moses Burns. He lived most of his life in Rosebud. He married Shirley Chappell on January 17, 1958. She preceded him in death and he married Judy Kilgo on January 9, 2014. He worked for Belfalls Electric, Southwestern Electric Service Company and retired with TXU. He was a member of the Rosebud Masonic Lodge AF & AM # 745 and received his 50 year pin in 2017. He coached Little League Baseball for many years, having Burns Field named for him in his honor in Rosebud.

He was also preceded in death by five siblings, Lois Burns Selman, Hazel Burns Durdin, Faye Burns, Edna Burns McLain, and Carl Selman.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Burns of Rosebud, Two sons, Bobby Burns and wife Cindy of Waco, and James David Burns of Rosebud.

One brother, Sidney Earl Burns of Damon, two sisters, Virgie Marie Burns and Betty Ruth White both of Rosebud.

Six Grandchildren: Layla Burns, Erica Burns, Victoria Burns, Madeley Burns, Oryon Burns, and Cyara Burns Makovy and husband Charlie

Two Greatgrandchildren: Corbett Lynn Burns and Caylin Joan Makovy

Memorials may be made to the Rosebud Masonic Lodge. P.O. Box 254, Rosebud, TX 76570

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.