Michael Gene Burns, age 69, passed away at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy on January 13, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Donald Isaac Burns and Mary (Irvine) Burns, sons Michael Gene Burns, Jr. and Michael Denver Burns; as well as his sister, Janet McCoy; and life long partner Lenora T. King.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children; Amber Stevens, NY and Tammicca Lispey, FL; stepchildren Nicole Putrello, NY, Georgia King, NY, Jay King, II, NY, and Kyle King, NY; grandchildren Anthony Burns, NY, Kayden Hinshaw, NY, and Ahmar Cobb, NY; as well as his brothers and sisters; Winona Rasheed, Washington D.C., Catherine Armstrong, Troy, Charlene Stafford, Troy, Ronald Burnes, Sidney, Donald Burns, Troy and Brian Burns, Troy.

Michael attended Troy High School and loved working with as well as racing horses. He used to race horses at Vernon Downs in NY. Michael loved country music and was a fan of Randy Travis. He also was an avid OSU Buckeyes fan.

A memorial service will be held at a future date.