Marvin L. Burris
November 12, 1967 ~ April 29, 2017
Marvin L. Burris, 49, Mooresville, passed away suddenly April 29, 2017, from a massive heart attack. Marvin was born November 12, 1967, in Danville, to the late Ira Junior Burris and Barbara (Baumgartner) Burris, who survives.
Marvin graduated from Mooresville High School in 1986 and attended IUPUI. Marvin was a respected real estate agent, having worked for RE/MAX, Carpenter, and most recently was the manager of Berkshire Hathaway in Mooresville. Marvin was a member of MIBOR and the Indiana Association of Realtors. He also served as the chairman of the Morgan County Board of Health. He enjoyed drawing, was an avid coffee drinker and was a regular at the Starbucks in Camby. He also enjoyed working out at Core Fitness and being a part of the weekend staff there. Marvin will be fondly remembered for his generous spirit and his infectious smile. Above all, he was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife, Leslie (Shirar) Burris; children, Lexi Sallee (Logan), Taelar Burris, and Mason Burris; mother, Barbara Burris; brothers, Mike and Melvin Burris; granddaughter, Penelope Sallee.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Marvin L. Burris on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Mooresville Eagles, 451 Samuel Moore Parkway, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses by visiting www.CarlisleBranson.com. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville.
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Such a great guy, friend, husband, father and pops. He will be missed dearly.
Marvin was such a great man, always had a smile on his face, will be greatly missed..prayers to the family..
You served the real estate community well. I will miss seeing you abd our office commodity. Your vision for our company will not be loss
Saw him a couple of weeks ago and gave me a great bear hug, such a great guy
Prayers for the family♡ You will be missed.
Marvin had a way about himself that made me fell comfortable and at ease, and he was good at it. A great friend with a smile that lit up his eyes. I can’t believe he’s gone Someone, I will never forget. You will be miss. All my love to your family.
RIP my friend! Sending prayers and hugs to your family!
Marvin will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Such a great man with a huge heart and smile. My condolences Leslie & family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
I don’t think that I have a single memory of Marvin where he wasn’t laughing or smiling.
Leslie and family, I am so very sorry. Marvin was one of those “bigger than life” kind of people…. and one of the funniest, most genuine people in our class.
My sincere thoughts are with all of you. Marvin had the biggest heart! He will be missed by all of us!
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Taelar!
Marvin, you are our family we will miss you. I know you will always be with your family Patty and Arnold
I will sure miss your smiling face early mornings at the BH office. My prayers are with your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time
sorry for your loss love and prayers
We are so sorry for your loss. Marvin was a great man. Hugs to you all!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Angela Simpson (Hammons)
Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!
So sorry for the loss of such a great guy! Always enjoyed working with Marvin. He was always willing to help others and will be missed.
Such a great friend and all around great human being. REST IN PEACE dear friend
Sending prayers and condolences to all. Some things we will never understand but must trust that God’s ways are perfect. In heaven now with family who welcomed him with open arms – including our mother, his Aunt Lucille.
No words to express the sorrow we feel for all. Never easy to lose a loved one but so much more tragic when taken at such a young age. Prayers for all at this time. Sending lots of love to Aunt Barbara, Mike, Melvin, Leslie and family. Love and prayers, Nancy and Sam Arnold
My dear friend always with a smile on, I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Fly high to the Heavens my friend.
Missy Julian
Our deepest condolences to Leslie and the Burris family. May all the sweet and kind memories of Marvin,bring you solace during this time.
Bruce and Shari Sallee, Betty Sallee
Drew and Heather Baker
We are so sorry for your loss. Our love and prayers are with you. Bernita and Debbie
Sending heartfelt love, sympathy and prayers to all the family. We weren’t well acquainted as cousins, but the family bond is still strong. Please give Aunt Barbara our love and let her know we are thinking of her. Kay Pennington, Ada and Marshall Nuckolls
Marvin served on the Mibor RPAC Board with me and I enjoyed him so much. He was well informed about the happenings economically and politically in his County and wanted what was best for the people there and for his family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Prayers for you all. He was such a nice guy. So sad he is gone.
Your family in Wisconsin is so very sorry for your loss. Marvin was a truly wonderful person. Love, Aunt June, Nancy, and Jenny & Families.
I will always remember Marvin as a guy who was nice to everybody, who loved to laugh and have a good time, and as a person who could always put a smile on my face. He had a heart of gold!
What a great guy! You will be so very missed by all.
Heartfelt sympathy for the Burris family. Marvin was simply one of the best…
Heartfelt sympathy to the family, Marvin
was a great guy and well respected in his field and the community.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Marvin was a wonderful, giving, caring person. His work with the real estate industry has been much appreciated. Always enjoyed working with Marvin! He will be missed!
With sincere sympathy from the MIBOR Board of Directors and staff. Marvin made an enormous contribution to this Association and will be greatly missed.
We Love You Marvin!
Sad to have such a great man leave us so early.
We are so to hear about the loss of Marvin. He is a one of a kind guy that had so much to offer all of us in the real estate industry. We loved his passion and energy! We will miss you Marvin!
Deepest sympathy to the Burris family from all of the agents & staff at the BHHSIN Lebanon/Plainfield offices
Marvin will be missed. Prayers for his family
Prayers to all of you! Marvin will be greatly missed in our community. What a great man!
I am very sorry for your loss.
You were more of a father to me than mine ever was in the 13 years that I knew you, and for that I can never be thankful enough. Undoubtedly a great man, a great father, and a great husband. Some of my greatest memories were spent in your presence. I love you, and you will be missed dearly.
Our deepest sympathy
Marvin will be missed in a huge way. He left a positive impression on all of us who are fortunate to have called him a friend.
Rick-Meagan-Harper Taylor
A heartbreaking loss for his family, his friends, and the community. A generous spirit, a quick laugh, and a genuinely kind man. Our prayers are with the Burris family.
Thoughts and prayers to Marvin and his family.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
Marvin you will be sadly missed from all who knew you. Rest in peace our dear friend
Some of my best grade school memories are because of Marvin.
He was a great guy… my condolences to all the family an prayers during this difficult.
We both admired Marvin greatly. He was such a positive and kind soul. He has been missed since he left our office and will be missed both personally and in our industry. He truly made a difference in the lives he touched.
He will be missed, he was a ball of energy and great guy.
Such a kind and caring man will be missed by all. May his memories be eternal and may God comfort his family during this difficult time.
God Bless You Marvin!
Marvin was a wonderful guy with a great smile and dedication to the real estate industry and a great love for his family.
Marvin-such a sweet guy, gone too soon. A great Husband to Leslie and outstanding Father who raised three exceptionally bright and accomplished children.
Rest in peace dear neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you all.
Heart felt prayers to the family. May the Lord give you courage and strent as you go through your loss of your loved one. God Bless.
Marvin was a great person to be around. He always brought life to a room. Each time I spoke to him it was like I had known him for years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are thankful for Marvin’s dedication to the community and the real estate industry. He was a great person and leader and we will miss him.