Elton "Coach" Burris Obituary - Battle Creek, Michigan | Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service
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Obituary for Elton "Coach" Burris

Elton “Coach” Burris, 93, passed quietly March 8, 2011 surrounded by so many who loved him very much.

His family: wife, Hazel of 63 years; sister, Ella Gex; children: Larry Burris, David Burris and Sue Blankenship; grandchildren: Andy (Sarah) Blake, Ben (Maggie) Blake, Rachael Bird and 8 great-grandchildren, who Elton called “a bunch of cuties”.

Words cannot express the appreciation we give to all who were more than caregivers to Coach, especially The Reflections Assisted Living that is home to both Dad and Mom. Their beyond-comfort part, along with Heritage Assisted Living, Scott Ganton Family,…there are no words to express the relief and love you have given us all. You are all our family. A very special thanks to Southern Care Hospice, Right at Home Care, Dr. Chung, Dr. Comai, Battle Creek Health System and Lifecare Ambulance. You are all in our hearts.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the Baxter Funeral Service 375 W. Dickman Rd. Battle Creek, MI from 2-4PM & 5-7PM, with funeral services on Monday March 14, 2011 at 1:00PM at the funeral home. Al, Bucky, Dad, Big-D, G-pa, Great Grandpa, and most of all, our loving “COACH” will be carried proudly to Fort Custer National Cemetery following the service. It is requested that donations be directed to Special Olympics in lieu of flowers since Elton was allergic to bees.

Elton affected so many lives, family, friends, students, teachers, sports, community. He left with the touch of many who loved him so much.
COACH: Gone Golfing.

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