Larry Clarke Burruss Lynchburg, Virginia Obituary

Larry Clarke Burruss

Larry Clarke Burruss passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 80. Born in Lynchburg on November 26, 1940, he was a son of the late John Carrington Burruss and Mae Sublette Burruss. He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and Lynchburg College; retired from the Virginia State Probation and Parole system and also from the Virginia National Guard. He was a 50-year member of Marshall Lodge #39; a charter member of Thomas J. Traylor Daylight Lodge; an emeritus member of DeMolay International and a member of Elks Lodge 321. He is survived by a sister, Nashella Burruss Buckley; nephews, Drew Harlan Buckley and wife, Mary, William Carrington “Cary” Buckley and his daughter, Dylan. A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021 in Fort Hill Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 16. The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Masonic Home of Virginia, PO Box 7866, Richmond, VA 23231 or the charity of your choice.
November 26, 1940 - October 28, 202111/26/194010/28/2021
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Larry Clarke Burruss passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 80. Born in Lynchburg on November 26, 1940, he was a son of the late John Carrington Burruss and Mae Sublette Burruss. He was a graduate of E.C. Glass High School and Lynchburg College; retired from the Virginia State Probation and Parole system and also from the Virginia National Guard. He was a 50-year member of Marshall Lodge #39; a charter member of Thomas J. Traylor Daylight Lodge; an emeritus member of DeMolay International and a member of Elks Lodge 321. He is survived by a sister, Nashella Burruss Buckley; nephews, Drew Harlan Buckley and wife, Mary, William Carrington “Cary” Buckley and his daughter, Dylan. A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday, November 1, 2021 in Fort Hill Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post 16. The family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 Graves Mill Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Masonic Home of Virginia, PO Box 7866, Richmond, VA 23231 or the charity of your choice.

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Oct
31
Visitation
Sunday, October 31 2021
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory
427 Graves Mill Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
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01
Graveside
Monday, November 01 2021
02:00 PM
Fort Hill Memorial Park
5196 Fort Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24502
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