Lee David Burris (1925 - 2007)

Born 22 Jan 1925 in Indianola, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States

Ancestors

Died 4 Aug 2007 at age 82 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States

Biography

Lee David Burris was born on 22 January 1925 in Indianola, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States, son of Robert B. Burris (1896–1970) and Nannie Bell Forrester (1895–1979).

In 1930, Lee was living in household of Robert Burris (35) in Oklahoma, Oklahoma. ^[1]

In 1940, L D (15), single was a son, in the household of Robert B Burris (43) in Cowlington Township, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Oklahoma. ^[2]

Lee registered for the draft for World War II. ^[3]

He served as an enlistee in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943-1946, serving in the South Pacific and Australia. He served in the U.S. Army as a Grace Brethren Chaplain from 1958 to 1976, retiring as Lieutenant Colonel, followed by pastorates in Ohio and California.

Lee (age 25), son of Robert Buriss & Nannie Forrester, married Lois Mary Paxton (FamilySearch profile) (age 22) on 10 June 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.^[4]

He served two tours in Vietnam from 1966-1967 (Cam Ranh Bay) and 1969-1970 (Phu Bai). He received the Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with four campaign stars.

Lee died on 4 August 2007 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, United States, aged 82. He was buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, USA (plot: Section 2 Plot 980).^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004950074; FHL microfilm: 2341640; Image number: 314; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03977-6
   FamilySearch Record: XC7G-DLQ (accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR48-QS9
   L D Burris (5), single son, in household of Robert Burris (35) in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Oklahoma.
2. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 20; Digital film/folder number: 005454645; Image number: 579; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: VBVJ-WVQ (accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-LSJZ
   L D Burris (15), single son, in household of Robert B Burris (43) in Cowlington Township, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States. Born in Oklahoma.
3. ↑ Military: "Oklahoma, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
   citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War II Draft Cards for the State of Oklahoma; Affiliate Publication Number: 2169774; Digital film/folder number: 102952070; Image number: 547
   FamilySearch Record: Q2BH-JH44 (accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS61-S4DL
   Name: L D Burris; Occupation: Farm For Father; Race: White; Residence Place: Keota, Haskell, Oklahoma; Birth Date: 22 Jan 1925; Birth Place: Indianola, Oklahoma; Military Draft Registration Date: 22 Jan 1943; Military Draft Registration Place: Keota, Haskell, Oklahoma, United States; Weight: 140; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Brown; Height: 5 10; Relationship To Head: Father; Eye Color: Blue; System Of Record: SLS.
4. ↑ Marriage: "California, County Marriages, 1850-1953"
   citing Page: 131; Digital film/folder number: 005698921_002_M9Z8-Z5N; FHL microfilm: 2117735; Image number: 132
   FamilySearch Record: K824-L47 (accessed 11 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G93H-GVV6
   Lee David Burris (25) marriage to Lois Mary Paxton (22) on 10 Jun 1950 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #32488117 (accessed 5 March 2024)
   Memorial page for LTC Lee David Burris (22 Jan 1925-4 Aug 2007), citing Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California, USA (plot: Section 2 Plot 980); Maintained by Kimberly Breeden (contributor 47110652).

See also:

• 1934 School Records:

"Oklahoma, School Records, 1895-1968"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007761628; FHL microfilm: 001913769; Image number: 984
FamilySearch Record: Q2FT-GM1P (accessed 11 April 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSM9-Z35K-F
Name: L D Burris; Race: White; Education Enrollment Date: 1934; Education Enrollment Place: Cowlington, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States; Birth Date: 22 Jan 1925; Age: 8; System Of Record: SLS.

• FamilySearch Person: G93K-KSF