Phil Burris

WMMG
Nov 13
2 min read

Phillip “Phil” Kent Burris, age 68, of Brandenburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday,

November 11, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 24, 1957, in Bowling Green, KY, son of the late Jimmie

Phillip Burris and Betty Jean Wilson Logan.

Phil retired from U of L after 20 years. He was a proud US Army veteran and served his country with honesty and integrity. After his time in the military, he continued to serve a different way, dedicating many years to jail ministry. His heart for others and his unwavering faith touched countless lives. Phil loved the Lord deeply and lived out that love every day; his faith was the cornerstone of his life. Above all else, though, he loved his family. He had a way of making people feel seen, heard, and valued, whether that was through his laughter, his spirit, or his simple presence. Phil was a wonderful husband, father, and papaw, and will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Burris; children, Phillip K. (Jessica)

Burris, II, Shane Burris, and Christopher Burris; sister, Phyllis Faye Cardwell;

brothers, Dewayne Burris, Donald (Esther) Burris, and Michael “Chad” (Cynthia)

Burris; grandchildren, Aaron, Cayden, Cashton, Chance Burris, Tyler Hornback;

great-grandson, Liam Matthew Burris; two nieces; and three nephews.

Visitation will be held at Bruington-Jenkins-Sturgeon Funeral Home on

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 11:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. and will continue at

the Meade County General Baptist Church beginning at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday.

Funeral services will be held at the church on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at

12:00 P.M. with Bro. Don Hilton officiating. Burial will follow in the Kentucky

Veterans Cemetery Central.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the MCGBC