Jacksonville, Florida, October 13, 2025
News Summary
Len Burroughs, a dedicated volunteer and passionate bicyclist from Jacksonville, Florida, has passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. A respected member of several local organizations, Len contributed significantly to community initiatives and was known for his love of biking, regularly cycling 100 miles a week. His family and friends plan to honor him with a memorial bike ride, celebrating his life and commitment to the community he served.
Jacksonville, Florida
Len Burroughs, an esteemed community volunteer and avid bicyclist, passed away on October 3, 2025, after a battle with metastatic Stage IV pancreatic cancer, which he was diagnosed with on September 2, 2025. He was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend to many.
Len was deeply involved in community volunteering and held positions on various organizational boards. His commitment to the community was demonstrated through his work as a Board Member and Volunteer for several organizations including the Murray Hill Preservation Association (MHPA), the Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC), the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), and the North Florida Bicycle Club (NFBC). He also volunteered at the Speech & Hearing Center until it dissolved.
Throughout his life, Len was passionate about biking, often cycling up to 100 miles a week with friends from the NFBC before his health issues began. He had planned to celebrate his upcoming 55th wedding anniversary with a two-week cruise around the Hawaiian Islands with his wife, Vicki Aline Johnson, in June 2026.
Born on June 19, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, Len attended Ramsey High School and furthered his education at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He met Vicki during a summer job in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and they married, enjoying 54 years together. Len dedicated 25 years to his career as an Area Manager for Ecolab Inc before retiring in 2011.
Len is survived by his brother, John (Debra) Burroughs of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, along with a number of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, JoAnn Jordan Burroughs Johnston and Len R. Burroughs Jr., MD, as well as his sister, Jennie Jordan Burroughs.
While there will be no formal memorial service, celebrations of life will be hosted at friends’ homes. Len’s ashes will be interred in a memorial garden that includes family members at their lakehouse in Alabama.
The North Florida Bicycle Club will host a “Len Burroughs Memorial Beaches Bike Ride” on November 8, 2025, starting at 9 AM along a 30-mile Atlantic Coastal route, honoring his love for biking and the community. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the National Park Service and/or PBS/NPR to help preserve beauty and history.
FAQ
- When did Len Burroughs pass away?
- Len Burroughs passed away on October 3, 2025.
- What organizations was Len Burroughs involved with?
- Len served as a Board Member and Volunteer for organizations including the Murray Hill Preservation Association (MHPA), Citizens Planning Advisory Committee (CPAC), Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), North Florida Bicycle Club (NFBC), and the Speech & Hearing Center until it dissolved.
- What was Len’s profession?
- Len worked for 25 years as an Area Manager for Ecolab Inc and retired in 2011.
- What were Len’s hobbies?
- Len enjoyed biking 100 miles a week with friends from the North Florida Bicycle Club (NFBC).
- Where will Len’s ashes be buried?
- Len’s ashes will be buried in a memorial garden that includes his family members at their lakehouse in Alabama.
- What event will be held in Len’s memory?
- The NFBC will host a “Len Burroughs Memorial Beaches Bike Ride” on November 8, 2025, starting at 9 AM along a 30-mile Atlantic Coastal route.
- What can people do in lieu of flowers?
- In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Park Service and/or PBS/NPR to help preserve beauty and history.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date of Passing | October 3, 2025 |
| Diagnosis | Stage IV pancreatic cancer diagnosed on September 2, 2025 |
| Career | Area Manager at Ecolab Inc for 25 years |
| Marriage | 54 years to Vicki Aline Johnson |
| Community Involvement | Active participation in multiple local organizations |
| Biking | Rode 100 miles a week with the NFBC |
| Memorial Event | Len Burroughs Memorial Beaches Bike Ride on November 8, 2025 |
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- Legacy: Lenward Burroughs Obituary
- Brinsfield Funeral: Patricia Latham Burroughs Obituary
- Dignity Memorial: Elizabeth Woods Obituary
- Wikipedia: Memorial Service
- Google Search: Len Burroughs Obituary
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