Burris L. Smith

Burris L. Smith, 71, of Emporia, Kansas, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his home.

Burris was born February 7, 1942 in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Ray L. and Blanche (Burris) Smith.

Burris is survived by: his sister, Mary Ann Kraft and husband Sam of Emporia; three nephews: Stephen Feldman, Alan Feldman and Douglas Feldman; and three nieces: Peggy Fort, Sally Teichgraber, and April Hooks. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Bonnie C. Feldman.

Burris worked for Hetlinger Development Center in Emporia. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Emporia, and had participated in Special Olympics.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, March 1, 2013 at First Congregational Church in Emporia. Pastor Andrew McHenry of the church will be officiating. Interment will be at 4:30 P.M. Friday, March 1, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery in Montezuma, Kansas.

Memorial Contributions may be made to First Congregational Church or QUEST Services Inc., and sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Burris L. Smith, please visit our flower store.