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Pierce Burton Obituary
Minden, LA Funeral services will be held for Pierce E. Burton, Jr., 84, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Bro. Leland Crawford and Bro. Bill Crider officiating. Interment will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden. The family will receive friends at Rose Neath Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Burton was known since childhood by his nickname, "Ponto." Ponto was born on April 21, 1930 to Pierce and Annie Burton. He entered Heaven on Monday, April 13th at his home following a brief illness.
Mr. Burton enjoyed the last 30 years of his life farming, gardening, and raising cattle. He served as a justice of the peace for over 50 years; a position that was previously held by his father for many years.
He is survived his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Caskey Burton of Minden; sons Mike Burton and wife Tammy of Minden, Keith Burton and wife Tina of Shreveport; sister Margaret Ann Burton; nephew Ralph Cross of McKinney, TX; grandchildren Beau Burton and wife Lexie of West Monroe and Ryan, Will and Anna Kate Burton of Shreveport.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Beau, Ryan and Will Burton; Ralph Cross, Gary Greene, and Harold Roberts.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Joe Bolger and B. J. Pike, R.N. of Gamble Hospice for care given to their loved one.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital (stjude.org or 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or the First Baptist Church of Minden Homebound Ministry (301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Minden, LA 71055).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Pierce Burton
April 17, 2015
Dear Burton family, Jimmy an I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying that God will be with you and helps you thru this loos.
McLaurin
April 16, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. May God keep fast hold of you with his right hand during this difficult time.
Rose Ann & Keith Johnson
April 16, 2015
Praying for the peace and comfort that only God can give for Carolyn and the rest of the family.
Gary and Lisa Patton
April 15, 2015
Burton Family,
Please know that you are in out prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Gary and Lisa Patton
Ellis Michael
April 15, 2015
Mike and Family, So sorry to hear about Ponto. I know you will miss Him. He was such a kind and caring person. I know you will find comfort knowing He is with the Lord.
Shanda Rowe
April 15, 2015
Prayers for miss Carolyn , mike and Tammy as well as rest of family. Loved Ponto very much! Sweetest man ever!
Heather Miles, and Family
April 15, 2015
Mr. Keith Burton & Family. Our prayers for you & your family are that you find peace, strength, and faith from the lives you all have touched. God Bless your family at this time of loss & need.
David Starks
April 15, 2015
My deepest and sincere sympathies for the Burton family. Ponto, a true Southern gentleman.
Arlene Hanson
April 15, 2015
Mrs. Burton and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.
Steve and Marcy Shelley
April 15, 2015
Condolences to the Burton family during this time of loss.
April 15, 2015
Please accept my condolences. May God Almighty give you the strength to endure until his promises are fulfilled.
--Isaiah 35:5,6--
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