Michael Anthony Burns

Mr. Michael Anthony Burns, 50, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 14, 2018.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm February 20, 2018 at George Brothers Funeral Service with Reverend Tim Thornsbury officiating.  Burial will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

Michael, as he was called by those who knew him best, was an avid reader from early childhood. He had an unquenchable appetite for knowledge of the world at large; was always interested in how other people lived & thought.

Michael served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. He was a Graduate of UNCG with a Bachelor's Degree in Cultural Studies. He taught English at Sejong University in Seoul, Korea for several years. He traveled the world to many countries which added to his tremendous appreciation of/and greater interest in people of all different backgrounds and cultures.

Needless to say, Michael was a lover of people. His best friends knew him as someone who was a well-rounded person; one with vast knowledge of many subjects while extremely caring of those whom others might have seen as 'less than'. Michael had a great sense of humor but suffered from deep debilitating depression. He would have gained tremendously if our society had a better perspective of how people with this disease truly suffer. Michael sincerely appreciated all the assistance the Veteran's Administration afforded him and others with his condition. He will be remembered fondly by many.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Burns; daughter, Mary Ellen Eva Burns; mother, Martha Jane Goble (Peter); sister, Paris Routh (Mike); nieces, Rebecca Rivera and Calais Routh; nephew, Fisher Routh; and a host of family members and friends whom he loved.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00-7:00 pm at George Brothers Funeral Service prior to the funeral service.

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