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Samuel Burton, Vandalia, OH (1928-2014)

He was a native of Adair County, KY, the son of the late David & Nancy Harmon Burton. He was the widower of Betty Fay Owens Burton, his wife of nearly 65 years. He leaves 7 direct living desccendants, spanning 3 generations. He served his country in the U. S. Army. He was in the 67th Engineers while serving in Japan, was avid coon hunter. He was a skilled maintenance welder for General Motorsand retired after 32 years of dedicated employment. He was a 50+ year member of the Masonic Lodge in Englewood, Ohio.and a very active member of the Am Vets Post #99 in Vandalia, OH. He enjoyed daily visits with all of his friends at Jim's donut shop in Vandalia, OH
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Samuel Burton age 86 of Vandalia, Ohio formerly of Adair County, KY, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 30, 2014.

Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 1pmET, at Newcomer Funeral Home in Beavercreek, OH, with Chaplain Hal Ward the officiating clergy. Masonic rites were conducted. Interment in Forest Hill Memorial Gardens in Tipp City, Ohio



Samuel Burton, Vandalia, OH (1928-2014)

He was born on February 2, 1928 in Adair County, KY. He was the son of the late David & Nancy Harmon Burton of Adair County, KY. He died March 30, 2014, at his home in Vandalia, Montgomery County, OH at the age of 86 years, 1 months, and 28 days.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 65 years, Betty Fay Owens Burton on March 3, 2014.

He is survived by the following:
  • Two daughters: Penny Burton Sears and Roxi Vanover, both of Ohio

  • Two grandsons, Ohio

  • One granddaughter, Ohio

  • Two great grandchildren, Ohio

  • And a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arvil Doc Burton, Ed P. Burton, and Paul Burton; and four sisters Bessie Corbin, Pearl Bryant, Mable Hancock, and Christine H. Willis.

He served his country in the U. S. Army. He was in the 67th Engineers while serving in Japan, was avid coon hunter. He was a skilled maintenance welder for General Motorsand retired after 32 years of dedicated employment.

He was a 50+ year member of the Masonic Lodge in Englewood, Ohio.and a very active member of the Am Vets Post #99 in Vandalia, OH. He enjoyed daily visits with all of his friends at Jim's donut shop in Vandalia, OH

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY.


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