JOHN FRANCIS BURNS age 75. Loving father of Michael (Rachael), Ryan (Brandy), Kevin (Kristen) and Robert (Misty); grandfather of Anthony (Inez), Victoria Burns, Hailey Russell (Jake), Ryan Burns Jr., Brendan Burns (Jaqueline), Jenna Burns, Kaitlyn Burns, Kellen Burns and Jack Burns; great-grandfather of Jaliah, Mya and Nova; son of the late Mary Ellen (nee Kelly) and Robert Burns; brother of Kathleen Hurayt (Ed); uncle and friend of many. Passed away July 10, 2025.

John was born October 1, 1949 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He moved to Cleveland, OH in 1954 and attended St. Rocco parish School. He graduated from West Tech High School, Class of 1967 where he was involved in their Alumni Reunion Group.

He raised his family in Sheffield Lake, OH where he volunteered as a baseball coach. He enjoyed bowling and collecting coins, guns, cards and McDonald's cups. He loved all dogs, going on cruises, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, the Tennessee Volunteers and the Cleveland Indians. He was a member and chaplain of the Greater Cleveland Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #124.  He was a proud member of the VFW Post 8686 and the Amvets Post 55. He was an active member of Grace Baptist Church in Lorain, Ohio.

John worked for almost 30 years with Lake Erie Screw Corp.  Before that he worked for the City of Cleveland Division of Police in the their Special Unit and Norfolk Western Railroad.

Funeral Service Wednesday, July 16, at 11:00 AM in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS where friends may call TUESDAY 4-7 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers contributions to Grace Baptist Church, 719 Root Rd. Lorain, OH 44052 or to the Friendship APL, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035.