Survivors include wife Joann Burnham of Philadelphia; sons, Grover Burnham, Jr. (Patricia), Glenn Burnham (Stephanie) and Jay Burnham, all of Louisiana; stepchildren, Mark Thompson (Bonnie) of Philadelphia, Annette Bell of Winston County, Donald Thompson (Tavia) of Winston County, Lisa Guidry of Louisiana, Randall Thompson of Winston County, Denise Saylor (Billy) of Louisiana; sisters, Betty Adams of Preston and Myrtis Boatner of Louisiana; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and their families.
Mr. Burnham was preceded in death by parents, William and Beatrice Burnham; brothers, Melvin, Marvin, Jack, Leon, Johnny and Charles Burnham; and sister, Margie Lishman.
McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Philadelphia, MS.