Billy "Wayne" Burns
Easley, SC
Billy "Wayne" Burns, 75, of W.T. Wyatt Road, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home.
Born July 18, 1945 in Pickens County, he was a son of the late Stiles Dendy Burns and Phoebe Owens Burns.
Mr. Burns worked in the textile industry for 43 years and retired from Walmart in Easley. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening and was an expert mechanic.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 56 years, Ann Limbaugh Burns; daughters, Laurie Ann James (Steven) and Becki Gilstrap (Mitchell); a son, Josh Burns (Brandi); grandsons, Holland Gilstrap (Ashley), Dylan James and Jace Burns; granddaughters, Summer Burns and Belle Burns; great grandchildren, Baron Gilstrap, Carson James, Eleanora Grace James and Evelyn Willow Gilstrap; sisters, Brenda Holliday (Ray) and Ann Becknell; a special nephew, Jason Adams (Ashley); and a special niece, Kendall A. Pruitt (Jimmy).
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Sara Simmons, and brothers, Stiles Jr., Charles, Gene, Jimmy, Alvin, Ronnie, and Tommy Burns.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 2, 2020 from 12:45 PM until 1:45 PM at Corinth Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family respectfully ask that everyone please wear a mask to the visitation and service to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Flowers will be accepted.
The family will be at the home.
Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley.