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Emmett Burns Obituary

Join us in celebration of the life of The Honorable Reverend Dr. Emmett C. Burns, Jr. at Rising Sun First Baptist Church (RSFBC) on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the Burns family encourages donations to the Helping Up Mission (helpingupmission.org) and the Associated Black Charities, Inc. (www.abc-md.org). *Seating is limited. You may also join us online at risingsunfbc.org.

What: Celebration of Life for The Honorable Reverend Dr. Emmett C. Burns, Jr.

When: Saturday, March 26, 2022. Service begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Rising Sun First Baptist Church, 2211 Saint Lukes Lane, Baltimore, Maryland, 21207

Contact: RSFBC Administrative Office, 410.653.0600 or [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Mar. 23, 2022.

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Helen Alexis

March 27, 2022

Farewell Rev. Burns you lived an extradionary life. My condolences to your family.

Rev.George & Elder Joyce Carter

March 23, 2022

Sorry to hear the passing of a Great Voice of God´s Spirit! His legacy will live in the hearts of many, especially our own!

Walter Beamon

March 22, 2022

To the Burns Family. Please know that you are in our prayers. So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. As you know we go back many years-Rogers High School, Canton, MS, Virginia School of Theology, Richmond,VA. Reverend Doctor Burns was one who made a tremendous impact on those whose lives he touched. He´ll be greatly missed .

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