Funeral Services
for
Mr* Isaiah Deloach Burns "Mosquito"
Friday, October 15, 2004 11:OOA.M.
Good Shepherd Baptist Church 1714 Olive Road Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Clarence Moore, Pastor Reverend S.W. Berry, Officiating

Obituary
"For the Lamb which is in the mist of the throne will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of the waters: and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes."
Revelation 7:17
To every thing there is a season: On October 12, 2004, at Veterans Administration Hospital, in Augusta, Georgia Mr. Isaiah Burns ship came in, and the captain was King Jesus, who beckoned him.
A Time to be Bom: Mr. Isaiah Deloach Bums was born May 15, 1955 to the late Mrs. Lula Johnson Dent and Mr. Floyd Burns Ellison. After the death of his mother, he was reared by his grandmother the late Mrs. Alice Blount Johnson and Aunt Estelle Gordon Brady.
A Time to Serve: Mr. Isaiah Burns proudly served four years in the United States Army. After completion of his military obligation, he returned to Augusta, Georgia where he continued to serve his country as a civil service employee at the Veterans Administra tion Hospitals both uptown and downtown until his medical retirement.
A Time to Love: Upon returning to Augusta, Georgia, "Burns/Mosquito" (as we fondly called him) asked Ms. Mary J. Partlow to marry him in 1977. To this union two beauti ful children were born, DMarquis and Chasity. He was a loving and devoted husband; caring and concerned father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
A time to Laugh: Mr. Burns, (as his wife fondly called him) never met a stranger, and he will be remembered for his smile. He enjoyed many things, however, two hobbies that were close to his heart were fishing, and grilling out.
A Time to Mourn: He is survived by his loving wife of the home, Mrs. Mary P. Burns; one devoted son, Mr. DMarquis (Lakishala) Burns, Sr. of Augusta, Georgia; one caring daughter, Ms. Chasity I. Bums, of Augusta, Georgia; two grandchildren, DMarquis Bums, Jr. and Ashlyn Burns both of Augusta, Georgia; two brothers, Mr. Gregory L. Johnson and Mr. Elliott M. Dent; one sister, Ms. Melvis Harris all of Augusta, Georgia; father, Mr. Floyd Burns Ellison of Chesapeake, Virginia; Step-mother, Mrs. Mattie Elli son, of Augusta, Georgia; two step-brothers, Mr. Darryl (Tawanda) Ellison of Woodbridge, Virginia; Mr. Dannie Ellison of Augusta, Georgia; three step-sisters, Ms. Pearley Bolton, of Grovetown, Georgia; Ms. Wanda Ellison of Hephzibah, Georgia and Mrs. An nie (Clarence) Williams of Chesapeake, Virginia; adopted mother Ms. Estelle J. Brady; nine adopted siblings, Mr. Karl Hardge, Mr. Gordon Brady, Ms. Sarah Terry, Ms. Alice Scott, Ms. Jacquelyn Brady, Ms. Deborah Brady, Ms. Cheryl Butler, Ms. Samilla Miner and Ms. Evelyn Johnson, all of Augusta, Georgia. Devoted brother-in-laws; Mr. Eugene Partlow and Mr. Ira Partlow, both of Augusta, Georgia; Mr. Curtis Zellars, of McCormick, South Carolina and Mr. Joe L. Cobb of Lincolnton, Georgia; Loving sister-in-laws; Ms. Doris Partlow-Zellars, of Lincolnton, Georgia, Ms. Debbie Partlow, Ms. Carrie Harden, both of Augusta, Georgia, and Mrs. Naomi B. Cobb, of Lincolnton, Georgia; a special friend, Mr. Malcolm Hall of Augusta, Georgia, other Fishing buddies; and a host of many, many, many more nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.

Flower Bearers
Alpha Pi Chi Sorority
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Pallbearers

Honorary Pallbearer

Fishing Friends

Veterans Administration Medical Center Co-Workers

Bums, We Wonder Why?
You wonder why I went away And didnt say goodbye, I couldnt bear to tell you,
For it hurts me when you cry. My ship came in Tuesday, and beautiful to see, For the captain was King Jesus, and he beckoned to me. I ran across the Leeway, and fell down at his feet,
He gently took me in his arms. My rest is now complete.

Strength
Strength is something the world c give to you, and cant take it away, even when a person you have helc dearly has passed on, your strer gets stronger. Cousin Bums always a smile on his face. It seemed he going to last a little while longer, he didnt.
Written by Cousin Joseph Cobb (9 yrs. old)

Acknowledgement
The family of Mr. Isaiah Bums wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all considerations and expressions of love during the illness & passing of our loved one. Your flowers, cards, visits, telephone calls, food, prayers, and other kind deeds have sustained us. A special thanks to the Life Support Unit .doctors and nursing staff at the Veterans Administration Hospital. May Gods Riches blessings be with each of you.
The Family

Special Thank You
To Mr. Elliott Dent & Carrie for the \ you gave us during the time of Bi illness. You were right there with when I needed you the most. You ; rificed your time to be there, and n< want to tell you that it meant m more to us than you will ever know.
Your Sister-in-law,
Mary Burns

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