He married Juanita L. Burns on January 24, 1958. He retired from Jacksonville Electric Authority with 37 ½ years of service. Billy enjoyed auto racing and his Georgia Bulldogs. He was Christian by faith and was a member of First Coast Baptist Church.
Billy is survived by his wife of 64 years Juanita L. Burns; son Darrell W. Burns and wife Jutta; daughter Kaye Brummell and husband Robert; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by sons Andy Sparks and Danny Burns.
The Burns family extends a Special Thanks to Pastor Richard Edwards, Pastor Robert Riley and our First Coast Baptist Church family.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. The funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. with graveside service to follow at Riverside Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Alex Brown, Dexter Brown, James Brown, Jerry Rhodaback, Darrell Griffin and Keith Griffin.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the BURNS family.