Russell Burns

Russell Burns, age 70, departed this life on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Hazard ARH Hospital in Hazard, Ky. He was born November 28, 1955 in Oneida, Ky to Johnnie and Edna (Melton) Burns. He was a coal miner.

He is survived by his son: Jason Burns and wife Kay and three grandchildren: John, Kasey, and Klaire. Also surviving are these brothers and sister: Donnie Burns and wife Geraldine, Debra Collins and Joey Burns and wife Vicki as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by parents: Johnnie and Edna Burns; and the following brothers and sister: Judy Burns, Darryl Burns, Edgar Burns, and Billy Wayne Burns.

Funeral Services for Russell Burns will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 P. M. at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joey Burns and Rev. Brad Stevens will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Collins Cemetery in the Collins Fork Community.

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Wednesday after 1:00 P. M. at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Rominger Funeral Home.