Charles (JR) Burney passed away Saturday February 27, 2021 at a local nursing home. Memorial service will be 10 am Friday March 5, 2021 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Charles was born on December 10. 1929 to Charles Colvin and Dollie Davis Burney in San Angelo, Tx. He married the love of his life Frances (Courtade) Burney together they had 5 children. Charles was a certified welder for Mosley Machinery in Waco and Shelburne Construction. He loved to fish and racing Hot Rods. Charles is preceded in death by his wife Frances, son William, daughter-in-law Rebecca Burney, one great grandson, and also his parents. Survivors include daughter Deborah Markum and her husband Billy of Bellmead, sons, Danny E. Burney of Axtell, Charles Burney of Bellmead, and Billy Burney and his wife April of Waco. He had 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren also many nieces and nephews that loved him.