Harold Edward Burns, age 81, of Ethelsville, AL passed away June 19, 2023 at his residence.  Graveside services were Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Ethelsville Community Cemetery with Bro. Mel Howton officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.  A short visitation followed the service at the graveside.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Martha Ann Bishop; brother, James "Buddy" Burns and granddaughter, Amber Nicole Schultz.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis M. Burns; daughter, Elisa Schultz (Roger); two sons, Charles Burns and Jason Burns (April); five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Harold was born March 31, 1942 in New Hope, Mississippi to the late Johnnie Edward Burns and Rosie Vaudine Deason Burns. He was a member of Ethelsville Methodist Church, a retired electrician for Nouryon in Columbus, MS and a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Pallbearers were Jason Burns, Charles Burns, Chad Burns, Roger Schultz, Trey Brown, Jacob Calaway and Jon Michael Burns.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice of West Alabama. So in lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.