EASTON, Mo. - Robert H. Burton, Jr. 80, of Easton, died Wednesday, August 13. He was born January 6, 1934, to Robert and Delma Burton. He was a lifelong resident of Easton, where he farmed and raised his family.
He enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 and joined the Air National Guard in 1956. He was a graduate of McGhee Tyson NCO Academy. In 1987, he retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.
He married Ann Carmichael April 10, 1953.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Ellen Burton.
Survivors include his wife, Ann; sister, Norma Strombom; daughters, Martha Burton, Colstrip, Mont.; Katherine(Tim) Morris, Kansas City, Mo. Grandchildren include Bridget (Austin) Findley, Tom Morris, John (Alicia) Morris, Brian Morris and Mike Morris. Great-grandchildren are Caroline and Colin Findley.
Robert was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5067 and former Grand Knight.
Visitation will begin after 1 p.m. Friday, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph.
A rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, at our Chapel.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Easton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Bishop LeBlond High School, St. Joseph. |