Roy Burton Jr.'s Obituary
Roy Burton Jr., 85, of Decatur died Thursday June 4, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be 11:00 am Monday in Camp Butler National Cemetery with Rev. Ron Howerton officiating. Visitation will be 2:00 ' 4:00 pm Sunday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery with Military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Roy was born on March 30, 1924 in Giro, IN the son of Roy and Dollie Miller Burton Sr. He was a retired inspector from Caterpillar where also served as chairman of the bargaining committee. He served his country proudly in the US Army.
He is survived by his children, Carl Burton Faye of Hanover, VA; John Burton Nancy of Springfield; Stan Burton Theresa of Decatur; Susan Burton of Richmond, VA; ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Elsie Burton.
The family of Roy Burton Jr. is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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