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George Burton Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA - Memorial services for George A Burton III , 61 will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Holy Cross with Rev. Mary Richard, officiating.
Mr. Burton, a local known poet, was born in Shreveport, LA and died at home Friday, March 5, 2010.
Surviving family members are wife, Melissa Fowle, father, George A. Burton, Jr. and sister, Sandy Burton Batten.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Cunningham Burton, his grandparents, George Aubrey and Theo Burton and William and Lucille Cunningham.
He will be remembered by all with special memories and Good times shared.
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Steve Scott
February 23, 2023
George and roomed together at LSU. He was a good man who lived life to the fullest. George had a flair that made him so exciting to be around. A good memory of a good friend during that period in our lives.
Richard Layman
June 21, 2021
George and I met about 1965 and were friends for many years, sharing beers, poems, adventures, and philosophical conversations. When we first met I was a shy, intellectual teenager and he an outgoing and generous mentor. I'll always remember him fondly and be forever in his debt.
Patty Zahler
March 13, 2010
George will always be in my memory, because I love to remember him. With his awesome poetry, his knowledge of writers, his cooler full of beer, his great booming voice, and his uncanny understanding of the situation, he remains a vivid memory, and a friend.
March 12, 2010
Dear Mr Burton and Family, please know that you are in my thoughts! Sincerely, Eveline Kinard
Kevin Russell
March 11, 2010
George was a great person and a lively poet. I remember him showing up at the coyote house with a cooler full of black label and a fist full of poems. He and David Lewis taught me that poetry was a living, breathing, dancing, juking, drinking and hell raising form. I owe George a debt of gratitude. I raise a toast to this great man.
Ysleta Bolton
March 11, 2010
Sandra, I am so sorry to hear about your brothers passing. Hope Mr. Burton is doing well. I haven't seen him at Southfield Grill in some time. Love Ysleta Bolton [email protected] 294-2084
Theresa Mormino
March 10, 2010
When I first met George, he was reading some of his famous poetry to our group, Sunday at Four. I was entranced by this larger than life man and the way he delivered his poems which I came to learn, were like pieces of himself that he shared with us. That was in 1995 and I've been a fan ever since. I love Melissa like a sister and am so sad for all the family.
Chrs Adams
March 9, 2010
George lived in the garage apartment next to our dollhouse apartment during the early 70s. He was always smiling and ready for a good time ... and always hungry! He holds a special place in my heart.
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