04/04/2026
Robert Donnell “Bob” Burrus, 86 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Memorial services will be held Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Mike Klappenbach officiating.
Bob was born Sunday, October 29, 1939. He was the son of the late Tony Burrus and the late Dorothy Hager Burrus. He married Linda Parker on December 7, 1961. Bob served in the US Navy and was a Texas Game Warden. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent time hunting, fishing, camping and playing golf with family and friends. He coached little league baseball and basketball teams for his children and grandchildren and was a true fan of Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, and his little brother’s band, Young Country. Bob was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Bob is survived by his four children, Tracy Williams of Wichita Falls, Texas, Andy Burrus & wife Jennifer of Eastland, Texas, Tawna Haggard & husband Jeff of Canyon, Texas and Bobby Burrus & wife Carrie, of Vernon, Texas, his grandchildren, Hillary & husband Dane, Heather & fiancé Jeff, Hannah & husband Akeem, Austin & wife Emily, David & wife Lyn, Shelby & husband Rodney, Trevor, Bryce & wife Kelsea, Parker & fiancée Kaylee, Gage & wife Kennedy, Kason & wife Alice, Courtney & husband Stephen, Mackenzie & fiancé Raymond and Emily, and his great grandchildren, Corbin, Elliot, Lorelei, Bentley, Gentrie, Mayslee, Griffin, Harper and Bryson. Bob also leaves behind three siblings, Jack Burrus, Patricia Pope and Tony Burrus.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Tony & Dorothy Burrus and his brother, Charlie Burrus.
Visitation will be Monday, April 6, 2026, at Sullivan Funeral Home from 10:00 am until memorial services begin.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or the Texas Game Warden Memorial.
Linda Sue Burrus, 85 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Memorial services will be held Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:00 am at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Mike Klappenbach officiating.
Linda was born Sunday, May 19, 1940. She was the daughter of the late George H. “G.H.” Parker and the late Dorothy Deboch Parker. She married Robert Donnell “Bob” Burrus on December 7, 1961. Linda was a bookkeeper who retired from the North Texas State Hospital Accounting Department. She cooked the best breakfasts while camping and enjoyed golfing and dancing. Her favorite pastimes were shopping for her grandkids and playing Bunco with friends. She adored her children and grandchildren and never missed any of their events or sending letters on birthdays. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Linda is survived by her four children, Tracy Williams of Wichita Falls, Texas, Andy Burrus & wife Jennifer of Eastland, Texas, Tawna Haggard & husband Jeff of Canyon, Texas and Bobby Burrus & wife Carrie, of Vernon, Texas, her grandchildren, Hillary & husband Dane, Heather & fiancé Jeff, Hannah & husband Akeem, Austin & wife Emily, David & wife Lyn, Shelby & husband Rodney, Trevor, Bryce & wife Kelsea, Parker & fiancée Kaylee, Gage & wife Kennedy, Kason & wife Alice, Courtney & husband Stephen, Mackenzie & fiancé Raymond and Emily, and her great grandchildren, Corbin, Elliot, Lorelei, Bentley, Gentrie, Mayslee, Griffin, Harper and Bryson. Linda also leaves behind her siblings, Verena Thompson, Toni Jesko and Joe Parker, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, G.H. & Dorothy Parker.
Visitation will be Monday, April 6, 2026, at Sullivan Funeral Home from 10:00 am until memorial services begin.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or Hidden Treasures with the North Texas State Hospital, Vernon Campus.
Services are under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home, 1801 Houston Street, Vernon, TX 76384.
