Back to Obituaries Scotts Funeral Home | Richmond, VA

Joseph Darnell Burroughs, Sr.

Passed 10/12/2023

Obituary For Joseph Darnell Burroughs, Sr.

Joseph Darnell Burroughs, Sr., 70, of Chester, VA, departed this life October 12, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alice L. Burroughs; son, Joseph D. Burroughs, Jr.; Surviving are his wife, Cheryl A. Burroughs; daughter, Erica Banks (Mel); sister, Cheryl Johnson (Jay); brother, Ronald Burroughs, Sr. (Yvonne). Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd, where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 20, at Scott's Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Live streaming at scottsfuneralhome.com


Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

Gracious Lavender Basket was sent for Joseph Darnell Burroughs, Sr. - October 17, 2023

Send flowers for Joseph Darnell Burroughs, Sr.

Sending My Sincere Condolences To The Burroughs Family During This Most Difficult Time. May The Hand of God Surround Each of You With His Comfort and Peace. Take Your Rest Darnell. Job Well Done. Rosalind Nelson & Family...!!!

Cheryl and family may GOD'S loving presence comfort you, His perfect peace restore you, and His promise of eternal life sustain you during this time. Rosalind Johnson

To the Burroughs Family,

I just want to extend my condolences and prayers to you all. I met J D when I came to GRTC. He was such a joy to be around, and he was a good Supervisor to work with. Keep your heads up and know that God got you all just keep holding onto his unchanging hands and he will guide you all paths. R. I. P. J D you will truly be missed. πŸŒΉπŸŒΉπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ’–πŸ’– Carletta Y. Randolph

My heart goes out to you Cheryl and the Burroughs family, you all have my deepest sympathy. I learned a lot from JD riding the bus with him. He gives good tips and last seeing him I must say he was in good spirits and I enjoyed my visit. I will keep all of you in my prayers God bless all of you πŸ™πŸ½ Rose Christian

Sincere condolences to the family. Darnell was Avery nice guy, always pleasant & smiling. May God grant peace & comfort to all of you .πŸ™πŸΎ Brenda Gray

MY HEART REALLY GOES OUT TO THE ENTIRE BURROUGHS FAMILY. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH JD FOR SOME TIME. HE WAS ALWAYS SO POISED AND PUT TOGETHER. VERY WISE AND KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT A LOT OF THINGS. ESPECIALLY GRTC. HE KNEW THE ENDS AND OUTS OF BEING A OPERATOR AS WELL AS A SUPERVISOR. AND HE WAS TRULY GREAT AT THEM ALL. I WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY.

J.D. Sanders.

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family. May you find comfort and peace in God, He will substain you today, tomorrow and forever. We will continue lifting you in prayer. The Jackson family. James, La Nae and Loretta Jackson-Alexander

To Erica & the entire Burroughs Family: Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of your loved one. I will always remember riding the GRTC with my mom, "Mitchie" & my aunt, Dottee.I enjoyed the family fun times with Darnell. My deepest sympathy to the Burroughs Family. May God bless each of you. πŸ™ Sylvia Jiggetts-Seaborne & Family

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family. May you find peace and comfort at this difficult time.

RIP.JD

W.A. Johnson

Rest in Peace, Cousin! You will be missed. JoAnn Braxton

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you peace. Victoria, Richmond VA.

Burroughs Family, Please know that we send our deepest sympathies, comforting prayers and support to each of you during this difficult time. As childhood friends and neighbors of the Burroughs family, Darnell and his family are not strangers. We can't take away your pain, we can only pray to the Almighty to give you a reason to smile again. May the appeals of peace bring you comfort, and our petitions of hope ease the discomfort of your loss.

Former Washington Street Neighbors, Wanda Tyler-Anderson, Richmond, Va. Darlton E. Haskins, Laurelton, NY

Sending love and peace during this time of sorrow. May the memories of Darnell bring you comfort. I will remember him as someone who was always kind and welcoming to me. He was bright light and he will be missed by all who knew him.

May he rest in peace.

Stacey Burroughs

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

Scotts Funeral Home | Richmond, VA

Best Sellers

Plant Trees
Plant Trees

$50.00

Beautiful Dreams
Beautiful Dreams

$84.95

Gracious Lavender Basket
Gracious Lavender Basket

$134.95

Serene Lily Basket
Serene Lily Basket

$104.95

Pink Tribute Spray
Pink Tribute Spray

$149.95

Sweet Moments
Sweet Moments

$74.95

Mixed Spray
Mixed Spray

$149.95

Red and White Handled Basket
Red and White Handled Basket

$84.95

Peace & Serenity Dishgarden
Peace & Serenity Dishgarden

$79.95

Traditional Floor Basket
Traditional Floor Basket

$79.95

Ocean Devotion
Ocean Devotion

$79.95

The Peace Lily
The Peace Lily

$94.95

Living Spirit Dishgarden
Living Spirit Dishgarden

$79.95

Red and White Floor Basket
Red and White Floor Basket

$89.95

Mixed flowers in a handled basket
Mixed flowers in a handled basket

$89.95

The Loving Light Dishgarden
The Loving Light Dishgarden

$79.95

Ocean Breeze Spray
Ocean Breeze Spray

$184.95

Precious Heart Bouquet
Precious Heart Bouquet

$84.95

Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket
Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket

$74.95

Sympathy Spray
Sympathy Spray

$159.95

Radiant Foliage Planter
Radiant Foliage Planter

$89.95

Heartfelt Memories
Heartfelt Memories

$94.95

Stately Croton
Stately Croton

$79.95

Medium Dish Garden
Medium Dish Garden

$99.95

Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment
Forever in Our Hearts Casket Adornment

$79.95

Love's Journey
Love's Journey

$84.95

Garden of Memories
Garden of Memories

$134.95

Sweet Tranquility Basket
Sweet Tranquility Basket

$89.95

Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum

$84.95

Tender Tribute
Tender Tribute

$129.95

Deeply Adored
Deeply Adored

$79.95

Your Light Shines
Your Light Shines

$119.95

Joyful Memory
Joyful Memory

$119.95

Heavenly Grace Spray
Heavenly Grace Spray

$189.95

Bright and Beautiful Spray
Bright and Beautiful Spray

$184.95

America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful

$74.95

Small Garden Dish
Small Garden Dish

$74.95

Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet
Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet

$169.95

Rainbow Reflections Basket
Rainbow Reflections Basket

$104.95

Splendid Memories Bouquet
Splendid Memories Bouquet

$79.95

Golden Days Basket
Golden Days Basket

$79.95

Serene Retreat
Serene Retreat

$94.95

Heavenly Heights Bouquet
Heavenly Heights Bouquet

$79.95

Heavenly & Harmony
Heavenly & Harmony

$84.95

Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden
Large Mixed Plant Dish Garden

$114.95

Dreams From the Heart Bouquet
Dreams From the Heart Bouquet

$104.95

Vivid Recollections
Vivid Recollections

$94.95

Sunny Memories
Sunny Memories

$139.95

Emerald Garden Basket
Emerald Garden Basket

$84.95

Sacred Duty Spray
Sacred Duty Spray

$184.95

French Garden
French Garden

$79.95

Celestial Love
Celestial Love

$84.95

Peace Lily
Peace Lily

$84.95

Blossoms in Vogue
Blossoms in Vogue

$84.95

Large Basket Garden
Large Basket Garden

$104.95

Lily and Rose Tribute Spray
Lily and Rose Tribute Spray

$264.95

The New Sunrise Bouquet
The New Sunrise Bouquet

$79.95

Blessings Bouquet
Blessings Bouquet

$84.95

Rays of Light Spray
Rays of Light Spray

$189.95

Eternal Peace Basket
Eternal Peace Basket

$79.95

Rose Remembrance
Rose Remembrance

$194.95

Fall Fantasia
Fall Fantasia

$84.95

Sacred Garden Spray
Sacred Garden Spray

$239.95