PAUL BURTON

BURTON Capt. Paul Burton, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 as a result of an accident at his Yulee, FL residence. He was born February 14, 1928 in Jacksonville, FL and moved to Yulee 40 years ago. He was a Korean War veteran serving with the U. S. Army. Capt. Burton also served with the Merchant Marine Maritime Service and was a member of the VFW in Fernandina Beach. He was a member of the Iron Worker's Local Number 597 and the Machinist Union. He was a man of good humor and never met a stranger. He was a devoted husband, father and brother in law and was also a devoted blood donor. Capt. Burton was predeceased by a son, Scott Deming who passed away in 2006. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Annette Burton, of Yulee, FL; two sons, Curtis Deming and his wife, Dena of Green Cove Springs and Wesley Deming of Yulee, FL; 13 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and many friends. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Green Pine Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Freeman officiating. Messages of condolence may be left at www.greenpinefuneral.com Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com