Bryan Patrick Burns, 41, of Kent, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Rootstown.
He was born September 23, 1974 in Cleveland to John P. "Jack" and Patricia (Zipay) Burns. He graduated in 1993 from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Akron. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Kent. He loved attending services at The Chapel in Akron. He volunteered at the Haven of Rest Ministries in Akron. Bryan will be remembered for his devotion to the Bible, his memorization of the scriptures, and his joy in sharing his love of Jesus.
He is survived by his parents, Jack & Patricia Burns of Kent; brother, Kevin (Adria) Burns of Brecksville; sisters, Carina (Nathan) Wagner of Hilliard and Shannon (Tyrone) Harris of Mayfield Hts.; and nephew, Christian Joseph Burns of Brecksville.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, May 7th at Faith Lutheran Church, 931 E. Main Street, Kent with Pastor Ronald Bergen and Pastor George Gaiser officiating. The family will receive friends from 9-10:30 AM at the church. Private burial was held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, Bryan Burns Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 547, Akron, OH 44309-1758.