Charles Edward Burruss departed this life on February 15, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his love ones.

He was born on August 14, 1951 at the University of Virginia Hospital and was the son of the Late Margaret Poindexter Burruss and the Late Charlie Burruss. Charles is proceeded in death by his brother, Clifton Burruss and sister Alberta Henson.
Brother Charles joined Evergreen Bibleway Church at an early age.

Respectfully known as "Johnny" to his family and friends, Charles was a well known person in his neighborhood. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Charles fought a long battle with cancer, however he continued his passion for fishing and joying riding in his 1972 Chevy truck.

Charles was married on October 15, 1977 to Sadie Henson Burruss. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Jonathan and Duskia Burruss of Waynesboro, VA and Kevin Burruss of Louisa, VA; three sisiters, Della (Llyod) Fortune, Lucy "Katie" (George) Minor and Emily (Harvey) Johnson; brother in law Clinton "Med" Henson; sister in law, Ruth "Ellen" Burruss all of Louisa, VA; ten grandchildren, Jovon Burruss, Kiara Washington, Jamar Burruss, Kevin Burruss Jr., Kellen Williams, Quiana Scott , Xhavier Scott, Lidia Burruss, Maya Burruss and Teneya Scott. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and a devoted friend, Floyd Clark mourn his loss.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2011 at Thomasson Watson Funeral Chapel, 117 West Street, Louisa,VA 23093.
Interment will follow in the Ragland Family Cemetery.