Funeral services for Mr. Charles Clifton Burton, age 76, of Petersburg, will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Spencer Thompson and Lynn Grimes officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Mr. Burton was a native of Lincoln County, Tennessee and son of the late Claude Everette and Beulah Christine Cooper Burton. He retired after 20 years of service to his country as a Gunners Mate Technician in the US Navy. After retirement Mr. Burton framed homes, enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife Viola Fortin Burton of Petersburg; daughter Lisa Burton (Adam) Stark of Peoria, IL; grandson Wyatt Sawyer Stark; sister Peggy (Doug) Cowan; and step-sister Judy (Johnny) Hurt. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burton was preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Bob and Larry Burton; step-mom Josie Williams Burton and step-brothers Leonard, James, Jerry and Dwight Williams.
Visitation with the family will be 5 until 8 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Charles Clifton Burton.
9 Comments To "Charles Clifton Burton"
#1 Comment By Jo Dean Counts On March 25, 2017 @ 8:30 pm
Love to all of you and prayers for peace.
#2 Comment By lynn and marcella scott On March 26, 2017 @ 1:29 am
Viola, Lisa and Judy so sorry to hear of Mr. Charlie. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
#3 Comment By Betty Lou Dunivan On March 26, 2017 @ 4:13 am
Sorry to read of the passing of your loved one. Prayers for all the family. Blessed be!
#4 Comment By Melinda Mason On March 26, 2017 @ 2:51 pm
Sorry to hear ,keeping you and your family in our prayers
#5 Comment By Tracy and Teresa Simmons On March 27, 2017 @ 1:40 pm
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Burton, but my father Ray Simmons thought the world of him. Just by all that he has told us about Mr. Burton, I know he will be missed by many. Our thoughts go out to all who knew and loved him.
#6 Comment By Nippon Steel & Sumikin Materials USA Inc On March 27, 2017 @ 8:32 pm
The team members of Nippon Steel & Sumikin Materials USA express our condolences to the family and pray for comfort during this difficult time.
#7 Comment By Jake and emily snoddy On March 27, 2017 @ 9:46 pm
Voila and family. We were so sorry to hear about Charlie…our thoughts and prayers to the family…
#8 Comment By Jimmy and Janice Towry On March 27, 2017 @ 10:57 pm
Viola,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you during this time.
#9 Comment By Dionna Savage On March 28, 2017 @ 3:24 pm
Viola, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss, i always asked about you two when i talked to my Nana. You are in my thoughts and prayers.