JAMES E. E. O’BURNS “Jimmy O”

Jimmy passed away on September 18, 2024 at NCH in Naples, FL following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Min (Melinda) O’Burns of Naples. Born in Baltimore, MD, he served the US Air Force in Vietnam. On his return, he graduated from University of MD and embarked on a career in sales, primarily in residential real estate sales in Northern Virginia. He was a top producer for Long & Foster, Samson Properties and a Lifetime Member of the NVAR Million Dollar Sales Club. He loved his career of 37 years, partnered with Min for several years and was a skilled and successful negotiator for his clients. He lived on Lake Anne in Reston for 21 years and spent hours cruising on his pontoon boat with his wife and friends and enjoyed fly-fishing on the lake. He left Reston leaving a cherished circle of friends and neighbors and, after moving to Naples, Jim enjoyed down time and fun times enjoying his new home, community, family, a little golf and a fantastic group of new friends. A Celebration of Jimmy’s Life was held in Naples.