Rev. Memory L. Burns of Tryon passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Reston, Va., at the home of his daughter. Born 1926 in Spartanburg County, he was the son of the late Memory Burns and Albertha Frye Burns. Rev. Burns was a retired minister and a dedicated member of St. Luke CME Church of Tryon.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2011 at St. Luke CME Church, 462 Markham Road, Tryon, officiated by Rev. Barbara Phillips, pastor. Services entrusted to Cannon & Sons Mortuary.