Eight years ago (4/8/2014) Lillian Marshall Burris, passed away at her home in Milford, DE, surrounded by family. She was 94 years old. Lillian was married to Jack who passed away January 22, 2004. Together they had 4 children. She was an incredible lady…strong, devoted to her family and her community, gracious and kind. Lillian […]
Written by: Barb Smith and edited by Sarah Burris Lauzen with help from Howard Burris February 24th is an important day for Burris! Here is a quick history on the beginning days of Burris and the Burris family. Our current CEO, Donnie Burris is a 5th generation Burris family member to work in the business. In 1925 John W. Burris (2nd […]
Bob Burris Obituary Robert Donnan Burris of Milford went to be with his Savior on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at his home. He was 65. Mr. Burris was born on Sept. 23, 1944, in Santa Ana, Calif., son of Lillian Marshall Burris and the late John E. Burris. He was the President and CEO of […]
#MilfordDelaware Historical Society: The steamship Frederica was bought by the Burris family in 1928 and used to transport tomatoes from Frederica, Delaware, to the Campbell Soup Co. in Camden, New Jersey. Coal was sometimes hauled on the return trip..This exclusive Milford Historical Society photograph was originally published in the 1979 MILFORD THROUGH THE YEARS: A Pictorial […]
This fascinating Facebook post was shared by our friends at the Milford Museum. John Burris is the son of former President Jack Burris.
