Mr. Vadie Charles Burns, Jr., 86, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 18 in Walkertown, NC. Mr. Burns is survived by his wife, Jane Burns, daughter Rona of Winston-Salem, NC, son Charles (Lula) of Greensboro, NC, grandchildren, Lia (Yonas) Melakou of Alexandria, Va, Shana (Akaron) Davis of Manassas Park, Va., Devin Burns of Greensboro, NC, and one great-granddaughter, Summer Davis. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Deadra Turner of Decatur, Ga., Mattie (Moses) Williams-Vincent of Rural Hall, NC. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Burns was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during World War II and a retiree of AT&T.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Hospice of Winston-Salem, The American Cancer Society or the ALS/Catfish Hunter Foundation.