BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. – Gordon “Country Boy Eddie” Burns’ passing on Friday, Jan. 13, at age 92 left many reminiscing about early mornings spent getting ready for school while he sang to us from the television set. Despite his celebrity, Burns remained down to earth, spending his years at home in Warrior.
As a young man, Burns served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Married for 61 years until her passing to Edwina Acton Burns, he is survived by his son, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
His early morning television show, “The Country Boy Eddie Show,” aired for 37 years. Inducted in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame, Burns was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022 for his contributions and the positive impact he made.
Burns’ other love was his precious dog, Angel. Due to his love of animals, his family has asked that donations be made in memory of Country Boy Eddie and in honor of his Angel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Blount County Animal Adoption Center, in memory of Country Boy Eddie and in honor of his beloved pet, Angel. The address is 5554 County Highway 1, Cleveland, AL 35049. The Center can also be reached by phone at 205-625-6026. Find the shelter on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bcanimaladoptioncenter.
Country Boy Eddie’s funeral service will be Thursday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home, 225 Dana Road, Warrior, AL 35180. Interment will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery.
