Lee Burns was born August 10, 1937 in Ventura, CA and passed away at home on March 27, 2012, in Irving, TX. He attended Laguna Beach High School and had kept active friendships with those classmates his entire life. Graduating from Tulsa University with a degree in Petroleum Engineering, he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Lee joined the Marine Corps, got his wings and flew A4 Skyhawks, including a tour of duty with the Black Sheep Squadron in Vietnam. He was hired by Braniff International Airlines, went on to Piedmont Airlines and retired as a Captain with US Airways. Besides flying, he loved riding his Harley which took him many places making new and treasured friends. He is survived and truly missed by his wife of 49 years, Sherry, his daughter, Shelby and her sons, Jack, Calvin, and Sam, and his son, Shaun and his children, Caleigh and Alec. Lee was full of life and would want to be remembered for his big smile, laughter, his sense of humor and his love for family and friends. He is now at peace.