John Paul Burns

August 28, 1930 - April 15, 2022

John Paul Burns, 91, of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at The Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Magnolia. Paul was born on August 28, 1930, in Emerson, Arkansas to the late Julius Franklin and Addie Mae (Bradley) Burns. He was of the Methodist faith and was a foreman, retiring after 60 years from Unit Structures. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Margie Lou (Beard) Burns, son Jerry Don Burns, and nephew Tony Burns. Paul is survived by his son Joe Burns and wife Brenda of Emerson; brother Jimmy Burns and wife LaMoyne of Magnolia; grandchildren Steven Burns, Shelly Burns, Shane Hobgood, Chris Hobgood, Jessie Shackelford, and Jenny Burns; great grandchildren Austin, Alexis, Angela, Megan, Reagan, Nathan, Maley, Gracelyn, Ada, Cody, Cash, and Daniel; great-great grandchildren Jaxon, Christopher, Ashton, Riley, Jacob, and Kelton; three nephews and one niece. Visitation will be Monday, April 18 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia with a graveside to follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Memorial Park Cemetery. To sign the online guest book or to share a memory visit lewisfuneralhome.biz