Age: 53  Of: New Johnsonville, TN   Died: Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home. Mr. Burlison was a member of River Lake Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He worked as Deputy Sherriff in Humphreys County for 10 years and served as Chief of Police in New Johnsonville for 2 years.   Visitation: will be held from 5 – 9pm Tuesday, July 14th and from 10am until service time Wednesday, July 15th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home.   Funeral Services: for Mr. Burlison will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday, July 15th in the Humphreys County Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Donna Parramore and Pastor Ed Britt officiating.   Interment: will follow in the Ebenezer Cemetery.   Survivors:  Parents:  Richard Carlton and Dorothy Nell Burlison of New Johnsonville   Son:  Spencer Phillips (Lacey) of New Johnsonville   Brother:  Frankie Burlison (Greer) of Waverly   Nieces:  Brittni Hayes (Luke) of New Johnsonville  Carlee Burlison (fiancé Kane Richardson) of Waverly   Special Companion:  Debbie Armstrong of New Johnsonville   Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955
                    
                    
                                        
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