RONNIE L. BURRIS, 82, of Jasonville, IN passed away at 11:07am Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in Union Hospital in Terre Haute, IN.
He was born March 27, 1944 along with his twin brother, Thomas, in Linton, IN to Clyde Burris and Sophia (Baconis) Burris.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Linda (Miller) Burris, of Jasonville, IN whom he married on December 24, 1962, in Washington, DC; children, Angela Myers (Cary) of Sullivan, IN, Regi Burris (Joanie) of Jasonville, IN; grandchildren, Taylor Myers VanHorn (Ryan), Christian Burris, Sophia Parker (Bryant), Treyton Farrell, Josh Burris (Phoenix), Levi Burris, Sawyer Burris, and Elli Burris; great grandchildren, Emerson Crowley, Arwen Parker, Madeline Parker; sister, Patricia (Burris) Wallace of Jasonville, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Kenneth Miller, mother-in-law, Virginia (Keller) Miller; grandson, Reagan Wade Burris; brothers, Robert “Bob” Burris, Clyde “Sam” Burris, John “Oral” Burris, Joan (Burris) Mace, and his twin brother, Thomas “Tom” Burris.
Ronnie attended Jasonville High School and then served his country in the United States Army. He was a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. He worked for 20 years at J.I. Case in Terre Haute, IN. After the unexpected closure of Case, he worked a variety of jobs. He sold real estate for Newlin-Johnson and life insurance for Western-Southern, both in Terre Haute. He worked in the mortgage lending business for 4 different companies, all in Terre Haute. His last occupation upon retirement was as a security guard at Putnamville Correctional Facility.
Ronnie was a member of Lawton Street Christian Church in Jasonville. He was previously a long-term member of Friendly Grove Baptist Church in Lewis, IN where he served in various roles over the years such as Adult Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and operated the sound board. Ronnie and wife, Linda, served as Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF) leaders for several years. They not only helped lead young people to Christ, but they made it FUN! They put so much time, attention, and love into the BYF.
Just about anyone who knew Ronnie knew he was a huge fan of Elvis Presley. He attended several of his concerts and had just about all of Elvis’s albums. He also loved to read, especially non-fiction, but his favorite book was The Holy Bible. Up until the week prior to his death, he read at least two chapters every day. In past years, he enjoyed researching the genealogy of both his family and his wife’s. He spent many hours at genealogy libraries and courthouses to do the research required to compile huge books of his family’s lineage as well as Linda’s. He printed many copies and distributed them to family members. He loved photography and used to take photos all the time. If he was at a gathering of any kind, he had his camera in hand. He had many interests, but his favorite pastime, by far, was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was very active in the lives of his children and grandchildren spending countless hours at ball games, band and choir concerts, parades, etc. Ronnie was best known for his sense of humor and his big friendly smile and demeanor.
Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home, 218 South Meridian Street, Jasonville, IN. Visitation is scheduled from 10am to 11am for family, 11am to 2pm for the public with service at 2pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the funeral home with Pastor Jordan Stockrahm officiating.
Interment will be at Lebanon Cemetery in Midland, IN.
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