On Saturday, October 6, 2018, James David Burns, 73, Wolcott, loving husband and father of two passed away at his home following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 4, 1945 in Lafayette to Harold and Jane (Johnson) Burns. A graduate of Wolcott High School, Jim continued his education at Western Kentucky University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture. Upon graduation he returned to Wolcott, where he started farming. August 22, 1965, he married Karen Horton in Brookston, Indiana.

Jim was an active member of the Early American Pattern Glass Society, National Duncan Glass Society, and the Palestine Christian Church of Wolcott. When he wasn't farming, Jim enjoyed traveling with his wife of 53 years, buying and selling Early American Pattern Glass. He also enjoyed the competition of the local Dartball League at the Palestine Christian Church. Jim loved being a strong supporter of his grandchildren's various activities and could often be seen in the stands of basketball, baseball, and soccer games; cheerleading events; and award ceremonies.

Jim was preceded in death by his father, Harold, and his mother Jane. He is survived by his wife Karen, his sister Judy (Bruce) Mason of Mesa, AZ, daughter Jennifer (Craig) Brandenburg, of Rensselaer and son Doug (Holly) Burns of Bristol, WI, grandchildren Travis (Lauryn) Evan, and Matthew Brandenburg, Mallory, Quinn, Avery, and Colton Burns, great-grandsons Cole and Eli Brandenburg.

Visitation will be held at Palestine Christian Church, 7275 W 400 N, Wolcott, IN of Friday, October, 12th from 5-8 PM EST. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, October 13th at 11:00 AM EST. at Palestine Christian Church with Pastor Guy Brown officiating. Inurnment at Remington Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Palestine Christian Church Building Fund, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Special thank you to the doctors and staff at the Simon Cancer Center and the IU Health Arnett Hospice.