The Rev. Johnnie Thomas “John” Burnham Sr., 88, of 513 Brentwood Dr., died Wednesday 22, 2021, at his residence.
He was born August 27, 1933, in Norfolk Va., he was the son of the Late Johnnie T. Burnham and Ola Mae Bryant Burnham.
Other than his parents he was preceded in death by a son Christopher Burnham, a daughter Sandy Burnham and grandson Christopher Broughman.
Rev. Burnham was an associate pastor with Faith Baptist Church for many years and at Moss Run Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 70 years Jane Harris Burnham of Covington, a son Johnnye Burnham, and his wife Barbara of Stockbridge, Ga., four grandsons Jonathan Burnham, Jordan Burnham, Brandon Burnham, and Bryan Stone, also surviving is his sister Joann Midgett of N.C.
A funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. Billy Price officiating, assisted by the Rev. Frank Sizemore. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service.
Memorial contribution in Rev. Burnham’s name can be made to Faith Baptist Church 311 Jackson Dr. Covington, Va., 24426, or to Moss Run Baptist Church 105 Moss Run Rd, Covington Va. 24426.
Online condolence can be made at www.arrittfuneralhome.com.
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