Richard Allen Burris, 85 of Tipton died Monday, December 31, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 12, 1927 in Tipton to Clyde & Dora (Price) Burris. On October 25, 1947 he married Peggie Joy Edwards and she survives.

Richard was a machinist at Perfect Circle in Tipton, retiring in 1978. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a 48-year member of both the VFW and the American Legion. He belonged to the Moose for 39 years and was a life member of the F.O.P. and B.A.S.S. Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman, participating in many bass tournaments. He loved to golf, camp, and had also served as a Little League coach.

Survivors besides his wife Peggie include four children, Donna Tucker, Marion, Linda Sumis, Homer Glen, Illinois, Gordon Burris and wife Stacy, Sharpsville and Martha Pottenger and husband Mike, Tipton; 12 grandchildren, Junior Weismiller, Bill Weismiller, Lisa Tragesser, Andy Tragesser and wife Michelle, Joe Sumis, Allison Sumis, Amy Sumis, Clint Pottenger, Rachel Boes, Sarah Pottenger, Mary Pottenger and Katie Burris.

He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, Skylar Weismiller, Dalton Weismiller, Devon Weismiller, Tanner Morris, Emma Hill, Jacob Tragesser, Seth Sumis, Kyle Pottenger, Carson Pottenger, Tanner Pottenger, Lexus Ford, Saeli Ford and Abbie Burris; two great-great-grandchildren, Issac Weismiller and Jarron Weismiller. He was preceded in death by two brothers and seven sisters.

A memorial service for Richard will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Trinity Wesleyan Church with Rev. Johnnie Blair presiding. The family will greet friends at the church from 2:00 p.m. Saturday until the time of the service. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the VA House at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Please make check payable to Indianapolis VAMC and mail them to Roudebush VA Medical Center, Voluntary Service (135), 1481 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202.