Edward Harlon Burnam, age 94, of Jennings, Florida went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 following an extended illness. Mr. Burnam was born in Jennings, Florida on September 22, 1918 to the late John Sherman and Ella A. Burnam. He was raised on the farm with a large family of brothers and sisters and knew the meaning of hard work. Continuing the family tradition, Mr. Burnam made a living for his family farming and was well-respected in his community. He was a lifelong member of Burnham Christian Church serving as a Sunday School teacher, deacon and elder throughout the years. Preceding him in death in 1984 was his first wife and mother of his children, Ethel Marie Dees Burnam , brothers, Sherman, Delmar, Bill, Frank and Hallam, and one sister, Lucille.

Survivors include four sons, Edward "Buddy" Burnam and wife Connie of Jennings, FL, Lavon Burnam and wife Joy of Jacksonville, FL, Larry Burnam and wife Kathy of Jennings, FL and Don Burnam and wife Beth of Jennings, FL; two daughters, Jean Jones and husband Bill of Jacksonville, FL and Earlene Carter and husband Glenn of Jennings, FL; two brothers John "Buck" Burnam (Phyllis) Gainesville, FL and Farrell Burnam and wife Marilyn, Jasper, FL; two sisters Geneva Johns, Waycross, GA and Janie Herring and husband Jimmy, Jennings, FL; one sister-in-law Kitty Burnham, Jennings, FL; 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his wife Willodean Deas Burnam of Jasper, FL and his special friends and loving caregivers, Reatha, Tarika, Priscilla and Carol.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Burnham Christian Church near Jennings with Rev. Robert Carter and Rev. Johnny Brown officiating.
Interment followed in the church cemetery.



Memorial contributions may be made to the Burnham Christian Church Building Fund 4520 NW CR 146 Jennings, FL. 32053.

Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Florida is in charge of arrangements.