Mr. Robert Lewis "Bob" Burns, Jr, age 64, of Cartersville, passed away April 3, 2015, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born in Gainesville, FL, November 24, 1950, son of Robert Lewis and Jane Elizabeth Blasingame Burns. A lifelong musician, his illustrious career began in the mid 1960's in his parents' carport in Jacksonville, FL, where he, along with several childhood friends, formed the band One Percent. They would become the iconic, multi-platinum band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, best known for popularizing the southern rock genre during the 1970s. He gained international notoriety (including recognition from the U. S. Congress and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among numerous other accolades and awards) for his contributions as a drummer, touching the lives of millions. It was at one of his early 70's shows, where he briefly met the love of his life, Marsha Lynn. Two decades later they would meet again, this time inseparably. The following years, what he would say were, "the best of his life" were shared with her, enjoying the lake, making music and raising their daughters. Bob was always creating, if he wasn't recording music or video, you could find him with the volume all the way up on a custom sound system. Mr. Burns was a devoted husband, son, father, brother and friend who will be remembered by those closest to him for his caring nature, practical jokes (some carrying on for years!), and creative spirit; "never a dull moment" became a family slogan. A humble man, he never let his fame go to his head and was steadfastly committed to his fans, never too busy to stop and talk, or pose for a photograph. Mr. Burns also loved to write, enjoyed nice cars, had his own style, with and was rarely seen without his signature boots, cowboy hat, carrying a knife (or knives!). He often studied the Word of God and would encourage others to seek the understanding of God's Love.

Survivors include his daughters, Lauren Jadyn "Lou" Burns and Kristen Lynn "KiKi" Burns; parents, Robert Lewis Burns, Sr. and Jane Blasingame Burns; sister, Deborah and Michael McGuire and Patti Lynn Burns; brothers, Michael Alan Burns and J. Darin and Jennifer Burns; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 2:00 PM from NorthPointe Church, Adairsville.

It was Mr. Burns desire that his life be celebrated, not mourned. His daughters would like to honor his wishes by hosting a concert in his memory. With this in consideration, an in lieu of flowers donations may be made to In Loving Memory of Bob Burns Jr. on GoFundMe.com.

The family will receive close friends and family on Saturday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the church.

R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Bob Burns.