Max Leon Burns

Following his high school and undergraduate education, Max earned his first Master’s Degree in Education from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma, in 1967, then a Master’s in Library Science from Appalachian State University in Boone North Carolina, in 1970. With his degree in education, Max taught in Alva, Oklahoma schools, as well as Caldwell, Kansas schools.

Following his teaching career, Max made use of his library degree and was Head Librarian for Westark Community College, until his retirement in 1992. Following retirement, and not one to be idle, Max went to work for Sparks Hospital as an EMT, then in the ER in triage, and lastly in the employment office, until his second retirement in 2005. Max was a member at East Side Baptist Church.

Max is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years Doris Burns of the home; his daughter Deborah Beckham and her husband Daniel of Fort Smith; two brothers, James and AJ Burns; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Max II, and a sister Dorothy Pray.

Currently no services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.

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