Robert Donnan “Bob” Burris died at his home in Milford, DE on September 20, 2010 at age 65 after battling cancer. Burris, born in 1944 in Santa Ana, CA, was the son of Lillian Marshall Burris and the late John E. Burris. He was the president and CEO of Burris Logistics in Milford for 25 years and began working for the family owned business when he was 12 years old.
In addition to his position at Burris, he was a long time member of the board of directors of the Bayhealth Medical Centers. He also served on the boards of Connectiv Power, the Federal Reserve in Philadelphia, WBOC television station, the state of Delaware’s Young Life program and the Delmarva Christian High School. Burris was also a member of the Bombay Hunting Club where he enjoyed duck and goose hunting. He was a member of the Lewes New Covenant Presbyterian Church in Lewes, DE.
Burris is survived by his wife of 42 years, Susan Roland Burris; his mother Lillian Burris; a son and daughter-in-law Donnan R. and Amy Burris; two daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Darren Shelburne and Megan S. and Dr. Kahlib Fischer; two brothers and sisters-in-law John and Cathy Burris and Howard and Debbie Burris; a sister and brother-in-law Lillian and Bob Hoopman; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service was held September 24 at the Eagle’s Nest Fellowship Church in Milton, DE. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Delmarva Christian High School, 21150 Airport Rd., Georgetown, DE 19947; or to Young Life Delaware, 323 Beech Lane, Middletown, DE 19709.