Mr. James Robert Burroughs
December 21, 1935 - July 22, 2018
James Robert Burroughs, son of the late Myra Roberson Burroughs and Ira Burroughs was born in Orange County. He departed his earthly life on July 22, 2018. He was educated in Orange County where he graduated from Central High School in 1955. James was employed for 30 years as an Environmental Specialist Manager at the Physical Plant of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. James was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Thompson Burroughs. He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Robert Steven (Lola) Burroughs of Marietta, G.A., Roger Kermit Burroughs of the home; two grandsons, Roger (RJ) Burroughs of Durham, N.C. and Alden Trent Burroughs of Marietta,G.A. A special God Daughter Deloise Mayfield (Dee Wee) of Cary, N.C. and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 5222 Mount Sinai Road, Durham, N.C. at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will take place from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m.
James Robert Burroughs, son of the late Myra Roberson Burroughs and Ira Burroughs was born in Orange County. He departed his earthly life on July 22, 2018. He was educated in Orange County where he graduated from Central High School in 1955.... View Obituary & Service Information