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Jackson James Burns, 15, of Altoona, Pa., passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. He was born on Monday, July 31, 2006 in Altoona, Pa. the son of Joshua Burns and Katy Beam. Jackson is survived by his grandmother, Susan Porter Burns, with whom he resided, along with his father and Uncles Lee and Jared, his mother, his grandmother, Vickie Pratt, two half siblings and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jackson was preceded in death by his infant brother, Jameson. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Juniata Civic Association Pavilion, 206 W 12th Ave., Altoona, Pa. 16601. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jackson’s honor to UPMC Children’s Hospital Foundation at www.giveto childrens.org/ways-to-donate/tribute.
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