Windom, Texas -- Robert Dale Burris was born on September 12, 1935 in Windom, Texas and went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2024 at the age of 89.

After graduating from Windom High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force proudly serving his country. Once he was out of the military he enjoyed a long career in electronics engineering in Richardson and Dallas.

Robert was an avid outdoorsman and loved camping, fishing, and hunting. He was always eager to help with repairs and projects. He will be greatly missed for his knowledge and ability to fix anything and his great sense of humor.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Aubyn Burris, and sister, Linda Burris Hughes.

He is survived by his daughter, Kay Burris Adams of Seagoville, TX, grandsons, Clayton Dunn (Elizabeth) of Crandall, TX,  Storm Adams of Seagoville, TX, great - grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth and Hunter Dunn, brothers, Benjamin Boyd Burris (Linda) of La Jolla, CA , Ted Burris (Marie) of Aubrey, TX,  sister, Ann Pritchett (Marlon) of Grand Prairie, TX, and many nieces and nephews.

Please join the family on Friday, October 18, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. for a graveside service at Dodd City Cemetery, Dodd City,  TX.