Robert Lynn Burson, age 61, passed away on Friday, September 8,2023 with his family by his side. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri from 2:00-4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to Clinton Animal Shelter and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Robert Lynn Burson was born on April 6, 1962 to James Leland Burson and LaDawn Gae (Gregg) Burson. Robert graduated from Ord, Nebraska in 1980 and joined the U.S. Army in 1980, serving for two years.  After serving he worked as a carpenter doing siding work for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gravel roading, adventures with his family and friends. Robert loved wood working and building antique cabinets, watching westerns and laughing at his own jokes. He loved his family and numerous dogs whether his or anyone else's.

Preceded in death by his grandparents Orville & Fern Gregg; his uncle Frank Gregg and other dear aunts and uncles.

Survived by his parents James & LaDawn Burson of Calhoun, Missouri, his children; Bobbie Jo Phillips (Bradley) of Clinton, Missouri, Cassidy Burson (Meris) Springdale, Arkansas, Stacy Burson of Clinton, Missouri, Nikki Brandstetter of Elkorn Nebraska, Cody Kathol of Norfolk, Nebraska, Veronica Smith of Gulfport Mississippi, his three siblings; Dave Burson of Clinton, Missouri, Brian Burson of Ord, Nebraska, Raquel (Keith) Silies of Oklahoma, 10 grandchildren; Trenton, Hunter, Landon, Casey, Gwenivere, Charlie, Preslie, Cayden, Blakely, and Colton, his many friends including his ex wives Joan Rasmussen and Shari Nicolay.

Arrangements have been entrusted with Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.