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Cecil Burton Obituary

Age 58, of Hampton, Va., passed away Wed. March 12th. He was a Gulf War Veteran and retired from the United States Air Force after twenty plus years of service. Survivors are his wife, Jennifer Burton; daughters, Shontae and Rene Burton; son Ian (Abigail) Burton; parents, Claude and Bytha Douglass; siblings, Rachel Arrington, Claudia Robinson, Claude Douglas, Jr., Diane Hairston, David, Arthur, Ricky and Bobby Douglas, Laura Quarles, Wanda and Brenda Mitchell. Memorial service, Wed. Mar. 26th at 1:00PM from Morgan Avenue Baptist Church, 598 – Morgan Avenue, Montgomery Ala. Arrington Funeral Home, Inc. Directing

Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Mar. 21 to Mar. 23, 2014.
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When I think of Cecil I my first thoughts are of a happy friendly and kind spirit. Always a smile and a kind word. I was completely surprised and deeply saddened to learn of his passing today. My only thought of comfort is; To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Jenny may you, Shoney, Ian and all that loved Cecil so, feel the love and strength of our Heavenly Father as your journies continue. Love and many blessings now and always, Sherry and Sheridan (Douglas)

July 3, 2014

May you rest in eternally peace, watch over your loved ones. You're with your brother Jimmy, Papa, and Charles Burton. May you all have a wonderful family reunion,wherever you all are.

annette burton

April 1, 2014

Miss you brother. May God bless your family.

Rod Joseph

March 31, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

March 28, 2014

My family and I are deeply sorry for your loss. We pray that the grief you feel now will soon turn into smiles of remembrance. May God bless you all. ??The Provo Family

Debora Caldwell

March 27, 2014

gunna miss you so much bro, now your resting free of pain, i still cant believe im never gunna see your smileing face, or hear your voice again. you will always remain in my heart and thoughts, you were the best bro anyone could ever want. please forgive me for all these tears im cryin but i dont know what to do. totaly devestated.. thoughts to my lovely sister, and your wonderfull children. nite nite god bless bro, love you the world and back xxxxxxx

lyn escoffery

March 26, 2014

Rest In Peace Cecil x

Chaniel

March 26, 2014

Cecil you are and will always be remembered as an amazing Man. You have contribute so much to everyone that you have made contact with. I will always remember the time we spent together in England at Mildenhall Air Base, UK. You taught me a lot about life and you save me several times from receiving an unsatisfied result during Major IG inspections. My prayers goes out to Jennifer and the kids. Jennifer is a very strong woman and she will keep loving and caring for family. Now that you have left us on this earth dealing with problems of our daily life issues, we can only dream that we will be there in heaven to joint you one day and have a Great Reunion. Rest In Peace My Brother.
Mike and Virginia Pennix, Atlanta, Georgia

Michael Pennix

March 25, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Burton Family. My God continue to heal and comfort you doing your time of bereavement.

March 25, 2014

My brother... this loss is far beyond words; how blessed we are to have the honor of calling you brother...man of God RIP

Lenea Burton-Mitchell

March 25, 2014

Ian I hope God helps you though this. May your dad rest in peace. God bless you. Wish I was there to be there for you. Always and forever your niece, Christine

Christine Gonzalez

March 25, 2014

Cecil, you will be missed. R.I.P.
Jen and family you are in our hearts and prayers.

Lorraine McCall

March 25, 2014

Words of comfort simply cannot meet the magnitude of your loss, But know you are held close in my heart. Jen, God blessed you with Cecil, may your memories of him be as warm and wonderful as the blessings you shared together.

Lorraine McCall

March 24, 2014

May God Bless and sustain you during this challenging timeas you commemorate the life and legacy of your brother. To Ms. Rachel Arrington and family, many thanks to you and your staff in the homegoing of our loved one, Ms. Mamie L. Shepherd. Blessings to you all, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Shepherd and family (Springhaven/14th Avenue SW)

March 24, 2014

A true man a son can be proud of! Hold your head up and be proud...

Scott Prue

March 24, 2014

Jennifer Deepest Sympathy to you and your Children.....

Jackie Lewis

March 24, 2014

My Deepest CondolenceTo The Burton & Douglas Families May God Continue To Strenghten Mr.Cecil A. Burton Families & Friends

RoMonica Harris

March 23, 2014

Mr. Burton you will be missed. I've known you since high school. You were a great and kind man. My prayers are with your family.

Tiffany Blanks

March 23, 2014

I can only imagine what it would be like to lose my father, a strong man served in the military...
I remember the Burton family from Virginia as a kid. Shonnie, my sisters best friend. What a sweet girl she is. Grown to be a beautiful woman. Im sure she her great character was developed by such a great man in her life. The love of a father to his daughter, theres nothing like it...
But I say that to say there are so many that would give anything for such a great man. The short time he spent on this earth, hes done great things. Wonderful things for his country. Marvelous things for his family. GOD IS PLEASED with that. He will Forever be loved from the Scott family and for ever missed. My condolences to the whole family. Love, "the baby sister"

Alicia Scott

March 23, 2014

Mr. Burton was a fine man and a great husband and father. Jenny, my heart breaks for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. Love you my sweet friend.
Linda Gates

Linda Gates

March 23, 2014

Jen and family you are very much in our thoughts at this sad time. I didn't know Cecil but I can see he was a wonderful Person. I hope the Good memories will help ease your pain and keep his spirit alive. Blessings for you and all your family. R.I.P. Cecil. Julie Jackson ( Liverpool friend and neighbor)

Julie Hodgson

March 23, 2014

R.I.P Cecil Jen hang in there love you lots

margaret sherman

March 23, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest In Peace , Cecil

Glenna Stephenson

March 23, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Carol Newkirt

March 23, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

March 23, 2014

My prayers go out to the Burton family, I pray God will give you peace in this difficult time. Shontae my prayers are with you. if you need anything let me know.

Jennifer Moore

March 23, 2014

RIP Cecil. Jen, our condolensces to you and your family at this very sad time. Lorraine (Kennimouth) Williams and Terrence Williams.

Lorraine Williams

March 23, 2014

Words cannot describe the hurt I felt when I heard you had left this world. You were like a big brother to me. You always gave me good advice and I don't know if you knew that I always tried to live up to your standards and when I didn't, I stayed away. I am truly going to miss you but I promise I want let Jenny and the kids down. I love you so very much my brother, rest in peace with Papa and Jimmy.

Debora, Bill, Christian, Taylor and Payton Moon

March 23, 2014

Thinking of you all at this very sad time, lots of love, lynn Ian Alex and Harry xx

March 23, 2014

You Mr. Burton have always been a great man. I will forever remember how much your family adored you. Mum and family I'm sorry for your loss and know that I'm always here as you have always been there for me.

Vanessa Neher

March 23, 2014

to all the family sorry for your loss jennifer you have great memories to keep stay srong love from liverpool uk

lola thomas

March 23, 2014

You will be missed my many. May god take take of you until we all meet in heaven. Thank you for taking care of my big sister. Xx

David and June Escoffery

March 23, 2014

David and June Escoffery

March 23, 2014

to the best brother inlaw rest in peace loved and missed always linda x laureece x kemi x tioma x

linda escoffery

March 23, 2014

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
--Author unknown
Praying for you and your family Shonnie.

Tonja Cobb

March 23, 2014

It's true you bring nothing into this world, nothing you can take out when we pass . So the time in between we must use carefully, for only memories will last. We hurt because you left us, we cry because you're gone, with sorrow we must say goodbye, but your memory lives on on. Because of what you mean to us the loneliness will always remain . In our hearts you'll always live on in our hearts.

Ruby Mitchell

March 22, 2014

It's true we bring nothing into this world, and nothing we take when we pass. So the time in between we must use carefully, for only the memories will last.We hurt because you're gone; with sorrow we must say goodbye, but your memory lives on.Because of what you mean to us the loneliness will always remain. But because of all the love you gaveinour hearts... You'll live always . Ruby Mitchell (Mother

Ruby Mitchell

March 22, 2014

It's true we bring nothing into this world, and nothing we take when we pass. So the time in between we must use carefully, for only the memories will last. We hurt because you left us, we cry because you're gone; with sorrow we must say goodbye, but your memory lives on. Because of what you mean to us the loneliness will always remain. But because of all the love you gave , in our hearts , you will always live .... His mother Ruby G. Mitchell

Ruby Mitchell

March 22, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ronda Mitchell

March 22, 2014

Its true we bring nothing into this world, and nothing we take when we pass. So the time in between we must use carefully, for only the memories will last. We hurt because you left us, we cry because you're gone; with sorrow we must say goodbye, but your memory lives on. Because of what you mean to us the loneliness will always remain. But because of all the love you gave , in our hearts ....... You'll always live . His mother , Ruby G. Mitchell

Ruby Mitchell

March 22, 2014

Rest in peace my brother, I love you and you will be truly missed. Your sister Brenda mitchell-Bryant

Brenda Bryant

March 22, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

March 22, 2014

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