James Bricker Burns

Dr. James Bricker Burns, 82 of Dunwoody, died August 27, 2021. Dr. Burns graduated from Grady High School, received his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and earned his degree in medicine from Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Burns had a career as a radiologist and had his own private practice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen “Skeeter” Burns and his son, James Bricker Burns, Jr. Dr. Burns is survived by his sons, Brad Burns (Paula Speros), Bruce Burns (Heather); grandchildren, Phillip Joseph Burns, Margaret Anne Burns, Bruce Taylor Burns, Jr., Caroline Elizabeth Burns, Holly Grace Burns; brother, Robert Whitehall Burns, Jr.; and dearest friend, Ann Nickerson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Memorial services will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 2 o’clock at Peachtree Christian Church, 1580 Peachtree Rd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Interment will follow at Rock Spring Cemetery.