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Former Maryland State Delegate Emmett C. Burns Jr. dies at the age of 81

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BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — Former Maryland State Delegate Emmett C. Burns Jr. has passed away, Rising Sun First Baptist Church announced Thursday.

Burns passed away on Thursday surrounded by family.

He served 20 years as a member of the Maryland General Assembly and Pastor Emeritus of Rising Sun First Baptist Church of Baltimore County.

He was 81-years-old.

Funeral arrangements for Burns will be on Saturday, March 26, at the Rising Sun First Baptist Church. Located on 2211 Saint Lukes Lane, the funeral will begin at 11 a.m.

The event can also be live streamed here.