Mr. Michael Paul Burruss, 50, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Sunday evening, March 4, 2012 at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri after a long battle with his health. Michael entered this life on August 1, 1961 in Fresno, California born to the union of the late Sherman F. and Elva (Hayes) Burruss. He resided most of his life in Fresno where he worked as a pipefitter, bricklayer and truck driver. He moved to Sarcoxie, Missouri in September of 2010. Michael was a member of the River of Life Church in Sarcoxie. He is survived by one brother, Sherman Burruss and wife, Alice, of Sarcoxie, Missouri; a sister, Sharon Lewis also of Sarcoxie, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the River of Life Church in Sarcoxie, Missouri. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri.