Benjamin Warren Burns

Mr. Benjamin Warren Burns, 75, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011 at his residence. He was a resident of Lake Charles.

Benjamin was born in Lake Charles August 10, 1935 to Albert Sidney Burns and Lois Fussell Goldberg.

Mr. Burns attended McNeese State University and graduated from Allen Military Academy in Bryan, TX. He was a lifetime member of National Rifle Association, Sons of Confederate Veteran, Military of Stars and Bars, and Republic of West Florida. Mr. Burns was the Security Director for Moss Regional Hospital for 16 years and he worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department for many years.

He is survived by his cousin, Scott Thorn and wife Bonnie of Lake Charles.

He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Sidney Burns and his mother, Lois Fussell Goldberg.

Funeral service will be held Friday, June 3, 2011 at 10AM in Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Prien Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6PM-8PM and will continue Friday from 8AM until time of service.