Carl C. Burns

Carl C. Burns, age 90, of Polo, MO, passed away Nov. 9, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City.

He was born April 22, 1925, the son of Antha Florence Hicks Burns and George Arthur Burns. Carl graduated from Cowgill High School and was a lifelong resident of Caldwell County. He served in the US Army during World War II. Carl was a farmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Emmett Burns, Basil Burns, Ray Burns and Bob Burns. 

He is survived by his sister, Marie Burns Shrum, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Caldwell County Nutrition Center, or to the Polo American Legion Post #557. Services will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation one hour prior to the service at Stith Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Polo. Online guest book may be accessed at stithfamilyfunerals.com.

The Caldwell County News

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