David Terrance Burton

1940 - 2014

David Terrance Burton obituary, 1940-2014, Shawnee, OK

BORN

1940

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Funeral Home

44909 Highway 3

Shawnee, Oklahoma

David Burton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 22, 2014.

Mr. Burton passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014, in Lindsay, Oklahoma.

David T. Burton was born February 7, 1940, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Hobart and Ann (Cox) Burton. He attended Shawnee schools before joining the United States Army in 1959. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1965. He retired from Tinker AFB after 32 years of service. He was awarded the Contribution of Improvement of Government Operation signed by President Jimmy Carter on September 19, 1978. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and VFW. David was an avid fisherman. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: Harry Price.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of the home; two sons: David Paul, and wife, Annette Burton, Terrance Burton and John Kelly; one daughter: Carol Garett;13 grandchildren: Dylan Burton, Active Duty – Army, Daniel Burton Kelly, Active Duty – Navy, Ryan Garrett, Active Duty – Air Force, Matthew Kelly, Thomas Kelly, Ricky Kelly, Kate Kelly, Jeremiah Kelly, Blake Garrett, Dakota Burton, Juan Burciaga, Bryan Burciaga and Lisa Burciaga; one great grandchild: Kingston Burciaga; two sisters: Martha Stout and her husband, Royce and Rose Marie Banks and her husband, Jim; one brother: John Price; two brothers-in law: Paul Lyon and wife, Doris and Bill Lyon and wife, Mary; one sister-in-law: Mary Pinkston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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July 16, 2014

I have only just found out that David died. So sorry.I met him years ago when he came to visit my Dad, James Gow, his cousin in Scotland. He really enjoyed his time in this country

January 24, 2014

As far back as I can remember, David was one of my earliest and oldest friends. His Mother and mine were best friends. He always kept in touch with my Mom and Dad. Thay thought a lot of him. He will be missed.

Homer Beck, Dacula Ga.

January 23, 2014

Toni Scharbrough

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We love you!

January 23, 2014

Lucille Kay Bishop

My Love and Prayers are with you at this difficult time....

January 23, 2014

jill tipton

My thoughts and prayers to the family. God bless you all in this difficult time of loss.

January 22, 2014

Rozanne

I knew David years ago. I still remember riding on the motorcycle with him. He and Sandra were always so much fun to spend time with. Loving thoughts and prayers are sent to each of the family and loved ones!

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