Vernell Burns

Vernell (Blackstone) Burns was called home to be with his Heavenly Father, on Friday, July 23, 2010 at West Jefferson Medical Center. Beloved husband of Mary Louise Burns. Loving father of Tammy Burns, Vallerie Young, Christopher Burns, Sr., Lamond Burns and the late Vernell (Ann) Helton. Grandfather of Shanta Burns, Phillip Helton, Jr., Ariel Burns, Ebony Burns, Terry Young, Derris Helton, Sr. Christopher Burns, Jr. Sherina Young, Brandon Burns, Kristen Burns of Dallas, Tx., Dorance , LaDonna and LaMya Burns. Son of the late Mae Berthea Hughes Burns and Tommie Burns, Sr. Father-in-law of the late Phillip Helton, Sr.; also survived by 23 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. Age: 70 years a native of Utica, Ms. and a resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members, of Rock of Ages Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, 6533 Acre Rd., Marrero, La. on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Pastor Gilbert Barnes-officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: New Hope Cemetery-Gretna, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com