Tommy Ray Burris, age 78, of Waynesville, NC passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Tommy was born in Graham County on December 13, 1945, to the late Floyd and Helen Sawyer Burris.
In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Head Norman Burris; brothers, Babe Ruth Burris, Lewis Burris and Donald Burris; sisters, Wilma Burris Hazelwood and Peggy Burris Moody.
Tommy is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Burris; his step-children; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 23, at Garrett-Hillcrest Memorial Park with the Reverend Gary Putnam officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 pm on Thursday, May 23, at Garrett Funerals and Cremations.
Garrett Funerals and Cremations is caring for Tommy's family. www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com