Richard Fredrick Burns—6/18/2021

Richard Frederick Burns, 58. of Hatfield, Pa., died June 18, 2021, at ManorCare Nursing and Rehabiiitation Center, in Montgomeryville, Pa.

Richard was born May 18, 1963, to Donald and Patricia Burns, in Columbus, Ohio. He had one brother, Larry Burns, and three sisters, Donna Light, Cindy Arnholt and Linda Peterson.

He was married to Debra Law in Lansdale, Pa., in 2000.

Richard attended Souderton Area HIgh School, as well as Truck Driving School (CDL), and Heavy Equipment Operating School. He worked as a Machinist, Truck Driver, and CSR.

He served in the U.S. Navy.

His hobby was fishing and he enjoyed sports, including hocky, football, baseball, stock car racing and Wrestling. He was active in the Colmar Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.

He is survived by his wife Debora Burns, Hatfield, Pa., his mother Patricia Burns Conway, South Carolina, and his brother Larry Burns (Kathy), of Hatfield, Pa.; sisters, Cindy Arnholt of Telford,  Linda Peterson of Schwenksville, Donna Light (Joseph) of Lansdale, Pa., and his children: Anthony Lee Burns (Murphy) (Katie), of Telford, Pa., Ashley Deloras (Nelson) (Dale) of Granbury, Texas, Clifford William McDowell (Jill) of Hatfield, Pa. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 40 nieces and nephews.

He also leaves behind his beloved pet dog, Sparky.

He was predeceased by his father, Donald; his son, Paul Bryan Burns (2017), and a grandson, Clinton.

His service will be held June 25, 2021, from 5 pm to 7 pm, at Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 East Main Street, Lansdale, Pa. 

6 thoughts on “Richard Fredrick Burns—6/18/2021

  1. oh my, i am so very sorry to hear of his passing, my heart goes out to his family and those who loved him. He was a very special person. Love.
    Anna

  2. my heart goes out to the whole burns family rich was a great friend brother a kind person i will miss him alot now he is home withhis son paul he really missed him so much and he knows how much he is missed here by all of us i love you brother look over me from time to time RIP

  3. Deb, I am so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. huggs and prayers for you and the family including Sparky. Much love (GWYN) Shannon and (QUARD) David Hammond

  4. Rich you are the one and only love of my life. I will miss you so much. I will always love you there will not be another. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. You were taken from us way to soon. I will be with you again one day.

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