Sammy Warren Burns cashed in his one-way ticket to Heaven on March 24, 2022 and is now having a party with Jesus, his momma Margie, his little brother Dan and all his favorite Boxer dog companions. Sam was born in El Dorado, KS on October 19, 1952 to Gary and Margie Burns. He was the middle of three ornery boys and grew up running the streets of El Dorado. He graduated from Circle High School in 1970 and then attended Springfield Baptist College and Butler County Community College. Sammy entered the air force in 1972 where he well represented his country and demonstrated his determination and grit for 6 years. During this time, he was also a member of the Air Force men’s fast pitch team where he showed that real men play fast pitch. He had so many amazing memories during this time and learned many skills that would allow him to later be the best little league coach around. He thought his life was full until the most important chapter in his life began, which was that of him being a father. He had his first daughter Cristina Renae Hollis on March 8, 1981 followed by yet another girl, Julie Ann Gawith, on March 16, 1983. Although neither were the boy of his dream, they were truly his greatest love. He did all things great as a father demonstrating unending love till the very day he was called home. He worked hard on shift work at the El Dorado Refinery where he worked his way to the top and became and an absolute necessity. While working long, hard hours he also made it a priority to give all that he had to being a math tutor, basketball and softball coach, Nintendo partner, PTO pizza man, and his girls’ biggest fan. That dream of having a boy one day became a reality when he had not one, but four grandsons. They were his life’s greatest passion. He spent late night hours teaching them how to play chess and pool, whooping there heinies in dominos, spoiling them with outrageous amounts of sugar, and cheering them on during play station adventures all snuggled up on his bed. He was their Papa and there was no denying just how much he loved them. Sam was an all-around incredible man that constantly showed love and concern for others. Whether you were a random waitress at a restaurant, one of his many nieces, or some stranger calling him on the phone, he would begin the conversation with a smile and show his constant interest in your life. He was an incredible athlete and a Circle High all-star. He did what he could to pass those talents on to others through his dedicated and relentless coaching style. He was smart as a whip and sure had a knack for anything math and science. Sam loved deeper and more forgivingly than you could imagine. He loved like Jesus did, without end. From heaven Sam will be cheering on survivors including his daughters Tina Hollis and Julie Gawith; son-in-law Jake Gawith; grandsons Blake, Jaxon, Jordy and Tyson; father Gary Burns; brother Jerry Burns; many beautiful nieces, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Margie Burns, brother Dan Burns and his grandparents. Online guest book may be signed at www.heritageofeldorado.com