Edward Lynn Burress

August 6, 1949 - December 2, 2021

Edward Lynn Burress, age 72, of the Ravens Nest Branch section of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at his home. Edward was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was the son of the late George Edward and Nell Beavers Burress. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a retired deputy sheriff from the Tazewell County Sheriffs Office. He was a graduate of Richlands High School Class of 1968. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Colin Douglas Burress. Survivors are: His Wife of 48 years: Linda Brewster Burress Daughter: Wanda A. Dean and husband, Michael of Richlands, Virginia Sons: Wesley Lynn Burress of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Kevin Edward Burress and wife, Julei of Illinois Grandchildren: John Deel, Jessie Boothe, Zoe Howell, Ty Howell, and Isabella Burress Great Grandchildren: Ryder Boothe, Madilynn Deel, and Levi Deel A host of family and friends also survive. Funeral services for Edward Lynn Burress will be conducted Monday, December 6, 2021 at 2pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Barry Absher officiating. Interment will follow at the Brewster Family Cemetery on Ravens Nest Branch near Cedar Bluff, Virginia. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call from 1pm until 2pm on Monday prior to the funeral. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com