Robert L. Burns

Robert L. Burns, 72, of Benton passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.

He was born on Tuesday, June 29, 1954 in Olmstad, Illinois to the late Alice Harris Burns and the late Charlie Burns. Up until retirement, Robert worked as a window cleaner. He faithfully attended Community Chapel Church. Robert loved gospel songs and attending gospel concerts to celebrate his faith in Jesus Christ. He will be dearly missed. 

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Tina Griggs Burns of Benton; one brother, Gene Burns of Dothan, Alabama; and one sister, Marilyn Raglin of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Odell and Kenny Burns; as well as two sisters, Beverly Adams and Blanche Thorne. 

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Community Chapel Church, located at 886 Salyer Creek Road, Benton, KY 42025. Rev. Todd Hawkins will be officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Community Chapel Church, 1709 Walnut Street, Benton, KY 42025 or to Marshall County Caring, 307 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025.

Collier Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.