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Submitted: 2/20/16 • Approved: 3/3/16 • Last Updated: 4/14/18 • R787656-G787654-S3
1887 VA
1931 Memphis, Shelby, TN
Dau. of Michael & Jane (Seale) Lyon
William
15 Oct 1848 TN
18 Mar 1932 Steele, Pemiscot, MO
Funeral services for William Perry Burton, age 83, were held Saturday afternoon at the Church of Christ, with Elder Thurmond in charge. Interment was made in the Mt. Zion cemetery, German Undertaking Co. in charge.
Mr. Burton had lived in this community for 32 years and was a highly respected and progressive citizen. He was a member of the Church of Christ and was active in its behalf. After the death of his wife he made his home with his children and during his last illness was at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Chas. Ketchum. He had been in failing health for several months. Death was attributed to influenza.
Mr. Burton is survived by nine children, Harry, Ocie, Lemmie, Bob, Mrs. T.E. Broderick, Mrs. Richard Wall, Mrs. Chas. Ketchum, all of this city, Mrs. A.U. Graham, of Memphis and Odie, of Caruthersville. He also leaves several grandchildren.
Steele Enterprise - Steele, Missouri - Thursday, March 24, 1932
Contributed on 2/20/16 by ttack37
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