Eric Burns, 38, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at home in State Center, Iowa. A Memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Please wear orange in memory of Eric and if you would like to bring a picture or share a memory of Eric, please do. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Eric and his family. Phone 641-844-1234. Eric Russell Burns was born on October 22, 1978 in Marshalltown, Iowa.Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Dennis Burns of Marshalltown, Iowa, Jerri O’ Lear- Burns of Mason City, Iowa and his brother Michael (Shelly) O’ Lear of Marshalltown, Iowa.