NEWTON, N.C. - James Randy Burroughs, 80, of Newton, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 4, 1943 in Gaston County to the late Jack Thomas Burroughs and Mary Lucille Grigg Burroughs. Randy was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Newton and retired as a teacher and coach with Catawba County Schools, after serving at Catawba Middle School, Balls Creek Elementary, Bandys High School, and Tuttle Middle School. He enjoyed civil war relic hunting with his brother and metal detecting. Randy was an avid follower of NC State sports, Lenoir-Rhyne football, Dodgers baseball, and Carolina Hurricanes ice hockey. He especially loved following his grandkids various sports and supporting them.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Christine Fulbright Burroughs; and brother-in-law, Bob Barker.

Those left to cherish his memory is his son James “JR” Randy Burroughs, Jr. of Melbourne, Fla.; daughters Julie Burroughs Kisser of Claremont, Jeanna Burroughs Goodson and husband Todd of Maiden; brothers Tommy Burroughs and wife Jo Ann of Hoschton, Ga., Kim Burroughs and wife Sabrina of Greensboro; sisters Brenda Barker of Gastonia, Diane Huffman and husband David of Newton; grandchildren Aaron Kisser, Christa Kisser, Jarrod Kisser, Carly Kisser Yates, Nicholas Goodson, Emma Goodson, Sylvia Burroughs, and Alexandria Burroughs; great-grandchildren Kynsley and Ava Bumgarner, and Beckham Yates; and special friend Ruth Sanders.

A memorial service to celebrate Randy’s life will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Newton. Rev. Fred Thompson officiated. A private inurnment will be held at St. Paul’s Memorial Park. The family received friends following the service from 5-7 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Memorials may be made to Carolina Caring, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658

Condolences may be sent to the Burroughs family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Burroughs family.