Burton Burns

Burton Burns, age 67 of Hamilton passed away at his residence on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 3:45 AM. He was born in Perry County, Kentucky on January 25, 1942 the son of Roscoe and Esther (Barger) Burns. Burton was an upholsterer by trade and had been employed by Perry Fabrics for over 30 years. On July 29, 1970 in Hamilton he married Vanda Gray who preceded him in death in 1996.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving companion, Dolores Stacy of Hamilton; daughter, Barbara Dianne Wright of Trenton; a granddaughter, Sarah (Larry) Holland of Hamilton; three great-grandsons, Austin, Nate, and Gabe; his extended family, Ann Howard and Brandon Bunting, both of Hamilton; two sisters, Clara Grubb of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and Laura Gibson of Cincinnati; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Tom) Orr and Jewell (Marvin) Orr, both of Dayton; two special nieces, Dianna Mason of Hamilton and Joan Conn of Amelia; and numerous other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, David Burton Burns; two sisters, Lucy Cole and Verda Campbell; four brothers, August, Earl, Paul, and David Burns; and a step-son, Terry Gray.

Funeral service will be held at the Brown-Dawson Funeral Home, 330 Pershing Avenue, on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM with his nephew Rev. Dennis Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Hamilton and Hospice of Cincinnati for all their care and support and especially to his nurse Kathy Fleig and aid Lori Gates, you two are angels.