Michael Elton Burnham Jr

November 5, 2020

Mr. Michael Elton Burnham, Jr., 57, of Lancaster passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born July 15, 1963 in Charlotte, a son of Mike Burnham and the late Gloria Roddey Burnham. He was a devoted son, father, Pawpaw, brother, nephew and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, working outside with his dad, watching sports, and listening to classic rock. He was a hard worker and always helped anyone he could, anyway he could. He was an amazing father and Pawpaw and he taught his family all about how to love and have a good time. We have peace knowing he is in Heaven along with his mother Gloria, brother Mark, grandparents and special friend Mandy Talbert. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Burnham will be held Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at New Horizon Community Church with Pastor Jason Smith and Rev. Ron Roddey officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2020 at New Horizon Community Church. The family also asks to practice social distancing and the wearing of a mask is mandatory. Mr. Burnham is survived by his father, Mike Burnham and his wife Terry, a son, Trae Burnham, two daughters, Michele Burnham Edenfield and her husband Jason and Jess Burnham Evans and her husband Cody; and five grandchildren, Baya Evans, Broden Evans, Bryker Evans Cooper Edenfield and Colbie Edenfield. The family suggests that memorials be made to New Horizon Community Church, 1906 Great Falls Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720 or to Ground 40 Ministries, 303 Dale Street, Monroe, NC 28211. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Burnham.