Michael Burris

Michael L. Burris, 62, was born September 17, 1954 in Russell, Kansas to Maurice and Evelyn Burris. He passed away in Lubbock, TX on February 28, 2017.

Michael moved to Hobbs in 1977 and worked for Cactus Drilling, rough necking, driller and tool pusher. He then went to work for Grace Drilling and Nabors Drilling also. He opened and operated Mike's Super Fina full service station. He later went to work for Stephens Transport driving a truck, he was also employed by Reliant and Jack B. Kelly, he and Vicki drove as a team over the road, he then went to work driving for Navajo Trucking. He started his own business, Michael Burris Trucking and worked there until his retirement.

Michael was kind hearted and loved his family, two legged and four legged. He had been a great bowler. He was a really hard worker.

He is survived by his wife Vicki Burris of the home; one son, Michiel Travis Burris and wife Kimberly of Bartlesville, OK; one daughter, Misty De La Fuente and Lawrence Messer of Federal Way, WA; six grandchildren, Brooke, Blaine, Kristen, Aniston, Crystal and Austin; one great-grandson, Corban and one brother, Maurice of Salt Lake City, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Cremation has already taken place and there will be no service.