George F. Burras Jr, 85, died October 17, 2013 in Clinton, Missouri. He was born January 23, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Paseo High School in 1946. He then enlisted in the Army and served in the Korean War. Later he went on to graduate from Syracuse University with a degree in Political Science.

George is survived by his wife Millie of 36 years, daughters; Lynee R. (Michael) Hessman of Columbus Ohio and Tammy K. (Charles) Shook of Hendersonville North Carolina, a son; Michael W. (Debi) Kidwiler of Montrose Missouri, granddaughters; Ashlee Douglas, LaRhonda (Mikki) Raynon and Andrea Hessman, grandson; Hunter Michael Kidwiler, and great grandchildren; Mikey and Duncun McClan, Bobby Dennis, Beaumont Douglas and Robbie and Millicent Raynon.

A memorial services will be held Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m. A Graveside service will be held Tuesday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville Missouri at 3:00 p.m. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and can be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com