Myron R. Burns, age 83, of Troy, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit.  He was born on December 26, 1932 in Pleasant Hill, OH to the late Howard C. and Alice L. (Gray) Burns.  Myron married Mary Louise Nelson Burns on January 14, 1956 and she preceded him in death on June 25, 2013.

Myron is survived by his daughter: Bev (Dave) Thacker of Tipp City; granddaughter: April Marie (Ali) Lachlan of Edinburgh, Scotland; sisters: Judy Hawk of West Milton; Carol (Doug) Armstrong of San Diego, CA; brothers: David (Rose) Burns of West Milton and Larry Burns of Troy; and special friends: Kathy and Joe Caldwell of Troy.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son: Doug Burns; daughter: Kathryn Burns and brother: Philip Burns.

Myron was a member of the First Baptist Church and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #5436 and AmVets Post #88.  He was also a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge #43.  Myron served his country in the US Navy.  He retired from TWA after 37 years of service.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy with the Pastor Doug Magin officiating.  Interment will follow in the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Vandalia.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 53 South Norwich Road, Troy, OH 45373.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.