William G. 'Bill' Burns

Gilmer -- Memorial services for William G. "Bill" Burns, 84, of Gilmer will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer. Born on August 10, 1930, in Upshur County, Texas, to William Edgar and Emile Fielder Burns, he died on Saturday, June 27, 2015. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force, having served thirty-seven years. He is survived by two nieces, Joyce Fansler and Janet Hawkins, and dear friends, Henry Lee and Pam Casey. No visitation is scheduled.