George F. Burrows' Obituary
George F. Burrows, 88, passed away Nov 11, 2013, surrounded by family and caregivers. He was born in Memphis to the late George A. and Mary H. Burrows. Mr. Burrows served in the US Navy. He attended Messick HS and served in the Pacific theatre during WWII. He is a member of St. Mathews UMC and was retired from a career with John Hancock Life Insurance. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt, fish and garden. He leaves behind a wife, Elizabeth (Bibi) Burrows; a sister Bernice Cook and two children Susan McLeod and Frank Burrows Jr. along with three grandchildren. All of those who loved him will miss his repertoire of jokes and fresh vegetables. A graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery Friday Nov 15 at 3 PM.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.
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