James E. Burris “Jim”, age 74, was born on February 27, 1946 to James Floyd Burress and Cordelia Goodman Burress in Caryville, TN. He passed away on January 19, 2021. Jim said goodbye to this earthly world and hello to his Heavenly home. Though he will be missed by his family and many friends down here, we take comfort in knowing we will see him again. He has left a legacy of his faith, his testimony, and his love of God.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Burris; children, Kristy and Phillip Reblin and Jill and Sam Tollett; grandchildren, Cameron Reblin, Lily Tollett, and Samuel Tollett; and siblings, Margie Garbsch, Jewell Bray, Hazel Willis, Donna Siebers, Shelia Smith, Shirrell Coapman, and Jane Ward.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Floyd Burress and Cordelia Goodman Burress; and siblings, Jeanetta Stewart, Ralph Burress, Steve Burress, and Myra Queener.

Family will receive friends on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Cumberland Fellowship from 10:00 to 1:00. Funeral services for James will also be held on Friday following visitation with Pastor Sam Tollett officiating. He will be laid to rest in Green Acres Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Michael Willis, Cameron Reblin, Corey Goins, Derrick Coapman, Lee Jackson, and Phillip Reblin.