Gage Emanuel Buri, 11 years old, of Paducah, KY, earned his angel wings Saturday, August 17, 2013, at his loving home surrounded by his mother, grandparents & aunt. After a 10-year brave and fierce battle with a JPA brain tumor including 6 chemo regimens, proton radiation in Houston, TX, attempted surgeries, alternative remedies, 2 strokes recently, he ultimately succumbed to another basal ganglia stroke.
He was born to Karlee J. Buri of Paducah, KY, on July 24, 2002.
Gage’s friendless and willingness to help people was one of his greatest gifts. He was a familiar face at the Paducah Sports Plex and GoPerformance & Fitness where he interacted with everyone he came across, motivated and talked to all the athletes. He also participated in their GoSoccer program for several years. You could also find him at Horses Inc participating in their Horse Therapy program at Carson Park which he loved dearly. His greatest joy was riding his John Deere tractor on the Fountain Avenue Circle Park.
Gage is survived by his mother, Karlee Buri; his grandparents, Jack & Terri Buri; his aunt, Kathy Buri; uncle, Paul Buri; his great aunts, Nancy Vermillion of Annapolis, Kathy Wolff (Fred) of Chicago, Barb Buri of Florida; his great uncle, Joseph Buri Sr. of Iowa; his great grandmother, Janie Hicks of Maryland; his cousins, Jadyn Buri, Jack Buri and Bradley Buri. Gage is also survived by numerous 2nd & 3rd cousins and many local friends.
A celebration of Life for Gage will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August, 24, 2013 at Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church, 1126 Harrison Street, Paducah KY 42001 with Barbara Burrage and Dr. Greg Ross officiating. Visitation for Gage will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, August, 23, 2013 at the church.
Lone Oak chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
All are invited to a balloon release Celebration immediatlly following the service at Fountain Avenue Circle Park.
Memorial contributions can be made at Gage's Believe Fund, C-Plant Federal Credit Union, 2500 Lone Oak Road, Paducah, KY 42003.
You may leave a message of Sympathy or light a candle of remembrance online at www.milnerandorr.com
