William A. Burns

William Arthur Burns, 86, of Elizabeth, W.Va. passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, W.Va. Bill was born September 23, 1929 at Fort Springs, W.Va., a son of the late Robert A. and Dollie R. Carter Burns. He had served from 1950 to 1953 in the United States Army, 11th Airborne Division during the Korean War.He retired from the W.Va. State Police where he had served from 1955 to 1977.He then served as Chief Deputy with the Wood County Sheriff's Dept. for two years and then worked as security at American Cyanamid until 1992.He was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying fishing, hunting and camping. He is survived by his wife, Sharon A. Hill Burns; two daughters, Sue Burns of Parkersburg and Cynthia Parmiter (Larry) of Belpre, Ohio; one son, William Burns of Vienna, W.Va.; one step-daughter, Susette Woodyard (Mike) of Parkersburg; one step-son, Steven Parsons (Jessica) of Vienna; three grandchildren, Will Burns, Dalton Burns and Ashlyn Parmiter; and four step-grandchildren, Kylie Kellison, Morgan and Lauren Parsons and Morgan Roberson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Virginia Bazzera, Margaret Ball and infant, Marjorie. The family is honoring Bill's request to have no visitation or service.The Vaughan Funeral Home & Crematory, 1010 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg is assisting the family with arrangements.