Greg Burris
1957-02-27 2024-07-11
Pastor Gregory Donnell Burris departed this earthly life on July 11, 2024. He was born on February 20,1957 in York County, SC to Nathanial Burris and Johnnie Mae Meeks. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Louise Stroman, his maternal grandparents James and Marie Burris, his sister Barbara Meeks.
Gregory Donnell Burris graduated from high school and entered the US Marine Corp. He served 4 years of active duty. After the military he became a traveling contracted Carpenter. He later started his own business in furniture and appliances. Greg entered the ministry in the late 90's. Greg later joined the Ministerial staff at Pearson Memorial AME Church. He was a loving servant, a cheerful giver, a great teacher and a passionate leader. Pastor Greg was always willing to help others even in his declining health. He truly loved the Lord. He had a passion for gardening. He was the ultimate Minnesota Timberwolves basketball fan. He was known to be a sharp dresser, true gentleman and never met a stranger. Greg was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. We will miss him dearly. His memory will live in our hearts forever. Greg leaves to cherish his memory his children, Darius Rainey of High Point, LaTia' Burris of High Point, Cassidy Boyce of Greensboro; sister, Gwen Burris of High Point; grandchildren, Alexis Reed, Damari Burris, Trerion Burris, Layden Boyce; great granddaughter, Callie Reed, Aunts Ruby Johnson, Helen Coltrane and Mildred Gordan; his spiritual son and daughter Minister Cedric Duley and wife Tracie and hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Gregory Donnell Burris graduated from high school and entered the US Marine Corp. He served 4 years of active duty. After the military he became a traveling contracted Carpenter. He later started his own business in furniture and appliances. Greg entered the ministry in the late 90's. Greg later joined the Ministerial staff at Pearson Memorial AME Church. He was a loving servant, a cheerful giver, a great teacher and a passionate leader. Pastor Greg was always willing to help others even in his declining health. He truly loved the Lord. He had a passion for gardening. He was the ultimate Minnesota Timberwolves basketball fan. He was known to be a sharp dresser, true gentleman and never met a stranger. Greg was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend. We will miss him dearly. His memory will live in our hearts forever. Greg leaves to cherish his memory his children, Darius Rainey of High Point, LaTia' Burris of High Point, Cassidy Boyce of Greensboro; sister, Gwen Burris of High Point; grandchildren, Alexis Reed, Damari Burris, Trerion Burris, Layden Boyce; great granddaughter, Callie Reed, Aunts Ruby Johnson, Helen Coltrane and Mildred Gordan; his spiritual son and daughter Minister Cedric Duley and wife Tracie and hosts of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.