The Shadow
William Knighton Burns, age 51, of 508 Clay Street, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Monday, January 30, 2023, at Sentara Rockingham Medical Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
He was born February 3, 1971, in Alleghany County, Virginia to Robert Arthur Burns and Mavis Colleen Craft Burns (Stanley). He was a technician for Brown Hound Tree Service. He enjoyed making knives and jewelry, liked guns, and loved spending time with family.
William’s wife, Sandra Kay Goodrich Burns also died on January 30th. In addition to his father, William was preceded in death by a brother, John “Smo” Stanley; three uncles, Barry Craft, Norman Craft, and Steve Craft; and an adopted son, Romel Calloway.
He is survived by his mother, Mavis Stanley of Covington; a daughter, Ambrosia Burns of Clifton Forge; a sister, Shirley Minor of Covington; step-children, Jennifer Cole, Michelle Cole, Justin Cole, Jeremy Bailey, and Coty Bailey; step great-grandchildren, William, Michael, Lilly, and Lila; one niece; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In keeping with his wishes, his body has been cremated. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday evening, February 9, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge.
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