John Byron Burton

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Roller Funeral Home
Hwy 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Friday, March 24, 2017
2:00 PM
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John Byron BurtonI am a Veteran.

of Mountain Home, AR

October 4, 1945 - March 16, 2017

John Burton age 71, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, in Mountain Home. He was born October 4, 1945 in San Diego, California to Byron and Mary Burton. On June 22, 1968 John married Shirley Cowley, being a devoted husband for 48 years.
John is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home, two sons, Carl Burton and Curtis Burton, both of Mountain Home, six grandchildren: Alex, Kayla, Savannah, Kyle, Ryan and Aidan, one great-grandchild, London, one brother, Dan Burton of California and one step-brother, Pat Burton, also of California.. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
John was a Marine veteran with the rank of Sergeant of the Vietnam conflict and a Land Manager for 37 years for San Diego Gas and Electric. In retirement he stayed active, giving 10 years to the care of the facilities at Pigeon Creek, organizing the Friends of Pigeon Creek in various projects. John loved to fish, passing from this life while engaged in this very activity.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Roller Funeral Home with Tom Williams officiating. Interment will be in Private. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome


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Dan Burton,
Mountain House, CA
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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

It's taken me some time to get here to offer my condolences to Shirley and Carl and Curtis upon my brother John's passing. It's been a rough few years having to serve as hospice administrator to both of our parents, and the passing of my mother-in-law while we were in Mexico. Then to be totally floored by the news of John being struck down by a massive coronary after having survived three bouts of cancer. I'm still having difficulty that given the healthcare he received that a heart issue was overlooked. To all of us his juniors, Big John was larger than life, an imposing man in all that he endeavored You never wanted to be on the receiving end of John's throws in dodgeball, or engage him in a fishing competition. He was a true gentle giant, however, and will be missed tremendously by his friends and family. Fair winds and following seas, bro! I love you!!

Shilo lunsford
Mountain home,
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Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Shirley, Carl, Curtis, Kayla, Savannah, Kyle, Ryan and Aidan..Im not sure there are words to express my sadness for you all..Its a shock to is all so I know it is for you..So many people love the Burton's and everyone loves you all so..Stay strong..You know my entire family is here for you anytime

Deb Belt-Kell
Springfield, MO
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Monday, March 20, 2017

I'm so sorry for the loss of John. There is a huge void that he used to fill here on earth. However, I feel he has already been fishing with my Dad (his Uncle Bob) and joined his Mom and brother on the other side.
There will be shenanigans!

William Belt
San Diego, CA
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Monday, March 20, 2017

Shirley, Carl & Curtis

I'm so sorry about your Dad, we are all in shock.......I never thought anything could happen to "Big John" he was the oldest cousin of my generation and he was always looked up to by his all of his younger cousins. I'm glad he was doing what he loved when this happened, take care of each other and cherish all of the memories.

Cousin Bill