William Earl Burton Sr.
April 4, 1932 - April 21, 2018
Mr. William Earl Burton, Sr., age 86, of Hornbeak, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Burton was a TV repairman and theater manager, a member of the Samburg Church of Christ and an Army Veteran. He was the son of the late E. A. and Lou (Williams) Burton. Mr. Burton is survived by a son and his wife Earl and Shannan Burton of Newbern; three grandchildren Courtney and Josh Ozment of Newbern, Aaron Burton of Obion and Angel Burton of Obion and a great grandchild Kinley Lane Ozment of Newbern. A special friend Gail Humphreys of Hornbeak also survives. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Tim Burton in 2016 and a sister Ella Weaks. Graveside services will be at 10 AM on Tuesday, April 24 at the Antioch Cemetery near Hornbeak. Parks Thurman will officiate. Pallbearers will be Mack Griffin, Brian Griffin, Kenny Weaks, Kevin Weeks, Aaron Burton and Harold Burton. Friends may call at Cryer Funeral Home on Monday, April 23 from 5 until 8 PM.
Mr. William Earl Burton, Sr., age 86, of Hornbeak, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the VA Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Burton was a TV repairman and theater manager, a member of the Samburg Church of Christ and an Army Veteran. He was the son of... View Obituary & Service Information