Marlin E. ‘Tad’ Burriss, Age 67, of Garrison, Kentucky passed away at his home unexpectedly Wednesday February 21, 2024.

Marlin was born in Lewis County, Kentucky June 4, 1956 to the late Marlin Lee and Mary Jane Pollitt Burriss.  ‘Tad’, as he was known by his family and friends worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department in Lewis County for over 33 years.

He loved raising a garden in which he was so very proud of.

He was preceded in death beside his parents was a sister Patricia Burriss and a brother Carl R. ‘Butch’ Burriss.

Left to cherish Tad’s memories is a daughter Laken (Zack) Rainwater from West Union, Ohio.

Son- Joshua (Kayla) Burriss of Tollesboro, Kentucky.

His companion of 23 years Virgie Grigson of Garrison, Kentucky

Step daughter- Amanda Grigson, and step-son- Chris Bloomfield.

Sister- Lynn (Rick) Hughes of Maysville, Kentucky.

Brothers- Mike Burriss, Randy (Pauline) Burriss, and Nelson (Debbie) Burriss all of Vanceburg, Kentucky.

6-grandchildren- Ryleigh, Hayden, Kaisyn, Mackenzie, and Mackenna, along with several friends who will mourn his passing.

Graveside services will be Wednesday February 28, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Black Oak cemetery with Brother Tony Corn officiating. 

Gaydos Funeral Home in Vanceburg is serving the family of Marlin E. ‘Tad’ Burriss.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com