John Raymond Alburn, 78, of Stringer, Mississippi, died Monday, February 11, 2019 at Veterans Home in Collins in Collins, Mississippi. He was born Friday, May 24, 1940 in Yonkers, New York.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at ColonialChapel Funeral Home of Laurel, and the burial followed in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Buddy Jennings officiated. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel was in charge of arrangements.
John served in the Marine Corp for 10 years and later retired from the Army National Guard. He was in Vietnam while he served in the US Marines and while in the Army National Guard he served in Desert Storm.
He was preceded in death by Joan Eleanor Alburn (Wife), Edward Alburn (Father), Adelaide Alburn (Mother), Jon Alburn (Son). Survivors include Kim Smith (Daughter), Tom Alburn (Brother), Sarah L. Smith (Granddaughter), and a host of nieces and nephews.Pallbearers were Jason Alburn, Steven Butler, Neil Brewer, Dale Sumrall, Sam Sumrall and Van Sumrall. Honorary Pallbearer was David Sumrall.
Online guestbook may be signed at www. colonialchapellaurel.com.
