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Ralph Burris

Passed 03/22/2026

Obituary For Ralph Burris

Rev. Ralph Burris was born in Gaffney, SC to the late Evangelist Rosie Lee Burris Jefferies and Jack Corry on January 6, 1946.


On March 22, 2026 God called him home and granted him eternal rest. He lived a life full of loved and it never faded.


Ralph joined the Mason which he loved with all his heart.


Rev. Burris was saved and was a Holy Ghost filled minister at Magnolia Nursing Home. He went far and near preaching the Gospel.


Mr. Burris retired from the City of Spartanburg as a Concrete Finisher.


In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his grandparents; his sister, Teresa A. Wilkins; and his brother, Monroe Burris.


Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his son, Ralph Craig Burris of Chesnee, SC; his daughter; two grandchildren; three sisters, Rev. Floree Copeland (late Jerry Copeland) of Chesnee, SC, Doris Lucille Burris of Spartanburg, SC and Shirley Ann Burris of Spartanburg, SC; his brother, Rev. Freddie Lee Burris of Spartanburg, SC; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, Roebuck, SC.

Masonic Rites will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. followed by receiving of friends from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel.

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Sending my Condolences to the Burris Family. Mr. Ralph will be missed. Fly High Mr. Ralph

Sonja McCullough

Our condolences to his family

Tara Kershaw

I will miss the spirit of brother Burris.The family of Christ Ministry sends their condolences to the family. May God blessed you all.

Min.Sheron Whiteside

To the family, friends, and fellow Masons: As I look back at the times Rev. Burris was the WM at Robert Small #133; I can recall the days when he was the first one there and the last one to leave. What a fellowship, what a joy Devine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. On behalf of Roberta Liberty #133, O.E.S. We Say, "THANK YOU" Sister Deborah Rogers-Worthy Matron

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My family is sorry for your loss our prayers are for your Family

John Jake Fields

My, my, my what a shock this one is; well love you can rest in peace now! To The Family who loved you dearly, thanks for sharing him with me and my family. God Bless you ALL.πŸ˜’β€οΈπŸ™πŸΎπŸ•ŠοΈ

Rev Clara Little

Our condolences to the Burris Family. May God keep you lifted πŸ™ .

The Nesbitt Family

My condolences to the Burris family, sorry for your loss may God hold you in the palm of hands during your time of sorrow.

Barbara Sims

My condolences to the Burris family, sorry for your loss may God hold you in the palm of hands during your time of sorrow.

Barbara Sims

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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