Roy C. Burris, age 85, of Quincy, Illinois died on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the St. Vincents Home. He was born in Waukegan, IL, the son of Roy S. & Helen (Juniewicz) Burris. He married Doris Mlinar with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Roy retired from NOSCO in Waukegan, IL after 40 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Quincy, and volunteered at Blessing Hospital. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Roy was an accomplished golfer with 3 hole-in-ones. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.

Roy is survived by his wife, Doris, daughters: Connie Gordon and her husband George, Debra Hightower and her husband Garry, Pamela Burris, a son James Burris and his wife Teresa.
11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 1 brother Ronald Baruffi and his wife Barbara, and 2 sisters: Maralyn Brown and Margaret Stolz and her husband Dave.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy S. Burris and his mother Helen Baruffi.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 2:30 PM. Visitation will be held on Friday morning from 10:30 until the time of the services at 11:00. Memorials may be made to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.