Charles Edward Burns

Obituary LAWNDALE - Mr. Charles Edward Burns, 57, of 429 Will Dixon Road, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, at Hospice of Wendover. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Julius B. and Effie Mae Lankford Burns. He was employeed as a meat cutter for over 30 years with Harris Teeter. He was also self-employed with Charlie's Deer Processing on Red Road. He also worked for Ora Market. Mr. Burns enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, high school football and was an avid Duke and NASCAR fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, David Hodge. He is survived by his daughters, Peggy Galles and husband, Jake, of Shelby and Carla Moss of Cherryville; stepchildren Jerry Hodge, Robin Pittilo and husband, Steve, and Donna Jean Hodge; stepgrandchildren Kyle Goins, Jordan Gales, Tommy Gales, Heather Smith, Kelly Smith, Britney Hodge and Kensley McNeely; stepgreat-grandchildren, Brae Goins and Devin Smith; brothers Darrell W. Burns of Lawndale and David Burns of Ellenboro; sister Shirley A. Pennell of Patterson Springs and many loving nieces and nephews. He is also survivied by his former wife, Viola Burns of Shelby; extended family members, Star Harris, Dusty Price, Cory Price and Dennis Price; special friends Susan Dellinger, Tony Holt and family, the Harris Teeter Family and his babies. Visitation: The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Memorial service: Wednesday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel Officiated by: Mr. Jakes Gales Memorials: Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150 Funeral home: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory Online condolences: www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com