Clayton Burris

Clayton Burris, long time resident of Beaumont, died August 14, 2018. He was born on December 4, 1927, in Kinder, Louisiana.

Clayton was a United States Army veteran. He was employed by Sun Oil Company and retired from McGown Oil Co.

Survivors include his wife, Doris McGown Burris; son, Scott Burris and Pam Ashley; three grandchildren, Anna Johnson and her husband, Rome, of Jackson, Mississippi; Bennet Burris and his wife, Laura of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Forrest Burris, of Big Sky, Montana; mother of his grandchildren, Mecklin Stevens of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; sister, Stella Brown of Lake Charles, Louisiana; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker Burris and Kittye Burris; brothers, Mac Burris and Walker Burris; sisters, Marthella Zellers, Juanita LeFleur, and Dorothy Jacobs.

A memorial service for Mr. Burris will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. Interment of his cremated body at McGown Cemetery, Milam will be announced at a later date. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3247, Beaumont, Texas 77704 or Some Other Place, 1155 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

Our family would like to thank Professional Health Care and Synergy Home Care for Clayton’s wonderful care. All the devoted caregivers have been such a blessing to us.