Danny Ray Burris, 78, of Spiro, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Fort
Smith, AR. He was born on August 4, 1945 in Paris, Arkansas to Dennis Ray and Ila Jean
(Henderson) Burris. He was a retired Supervisor of Quality Control at Whirlpool Corporation and
served in the Air National Guard for six years. He was a member of Cavanaugh United
Methodist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. Danny and his wife enjoyed square
dancing for nearly fifty years beginning with the Swinging 8s club. Danny was a square dance
caller for the Johnson County Twirlers, The Double Ds, and the Circle up Squares and several
others. After retirement he enjoyed golfing, following his Chicago Cubs, and spending time with
his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Peggy Primm and a
grandchild, Sailor Burris.
He is survived by his wife Patsy (Yates) Burris of the home; a daughter, Denise Ann Burris of
Fort Smith; two sons, Robert Alan and wife Kerri (Weiler) Burris of Fort Smith and James Todd
and wife Tricia (Chambers) Burris of Conway, AR; six grandchildren, Evan Linker, Alex Linker,
Breck Burris, Brittlyn Burris, Alyssa Burris and Darci Burris; and one great grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at Cavanaugh United Methodist Church in Fort Smith on May
3rd, at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cavanaugh United Methodist Church, 7205 Hwy
271 South Fort Smith, AR 72908.