Photo courtesy of DeBaptiste Funeral Homes, Inc. - West Chester
April, Milton Jr. & Family,
We, your neighbors are so sorry to hear of this loss! We are praying for all of you!
Ian, Heather, Ericka, Evan Vecera
February 20, 2016
Barbara Davis
February 20, 2016 | Exton, PA
April I'm so sorry for your lost. When Wayne was employed at Pizza Hut he was such a great person, a protector he looked over everyone to make sure that we were all okay what a dear friend and he will truly be missed.
Joyce George
Joyce George
February 19, 2016 | Coatesville, PA
April and Milton Jr., so sorry for your loss!
Sincere Sympathy, Amy, Ed and Mary Anne Murray & girls
Mary Anne Murray
February 19, 2016 | St. Marys, GA
I have known April since she was 12 years old and we were matched as sisters in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. I was so thrilled when she met and married Wayne. What a wonderful and loving husband and father he turned out to be. My love and prayers go out to April and Wayne's families.
Love, Linda Davis
February 19, 2016
Milton,
I'll miss your visits to the Transportation Dept and you stopping by my office to chat about our beloved Steelers! May you rest in the sweet arms of Jesus!
Janet Condor
February 18, 2016 | Kingsland, GA
I haven't seen Wayne in many years but a big part of my life as a teenager growing up was being together with him and his family in Sunset Hills. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Tom Walsh
February 18, 2016 | Cranberry Township, PA
To Jerry & Family,
My heart stopped for a moment when I learned "Uncle Miltie" & "Our" brother Wayne had been called upon by our Lord. Wayne was a dear friend to whom would always share his insight and loving laughter will me and many while at Cal State.
May the Lord provide comfort and succor and continue to bestow his love and blessings upon you and your family!
With continue love and prayers,
Paul M. Leonard
February 18, 2016 | Mars, PA
No more pain no more crying. Have tears of remembering good times, the wonderful time had making it through the rough moments. Your glorious grace you care April is weaken for a short moment tell the you and Wayne are together again. In the mean time you have your family and friends to help you care on. Love you for ever
Andrea M. Burrage
Andrfea Burrage
February 17, 2016 | West Chester, PA
A Soldiers Legacy
September 16, 1963 – February 11, 2016
Milton DeWayne Burden Sr., 52, husband of April M. Burden of Kingsland, GA, passed on Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was the son of the late Patricia Diane and Milton Floyd Burden. Some knew him as Wayne or Mr. Burden. He was a soldier to all who knew him. He gave everything of himself to help others. He was an inspiration to all.
His favorite bible verse was Psalm 17:3:
“Thou hast proved mine heart: (God made me the way he needed me to be.) Thou hast visited me in the night: (The spirit has given me an assignment to do His will.) Thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing: (The Lord gave me strength and knowledge to battle what needed to be made right.) I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress: (Listen to what I am telling you. I am able to guide you.)”
Milton was a leader, counselor and a friend. He was the soldier we all needed in our lives. He was candid and straight to the point. He could make you laugh at what you thought was impossible to deal with, by making light of the situation. He would comfort you when you were deeply troubled. We thank the Lord for Milton; he was, is and, always will be a soldier for the Lord.
Milton was a loving father of two beautiful children, Patricia Diane Burden and Milton Dewayne Burden Jr. He loved them very much and was proud of all of their accomplishments. He wanted only the best for them.
He was a volunteer for some of the churches in the community, Ravens of Elijah and Missions for Camden County. He helped a lot of people even when he wasn't feeling well. He could never say no to anyone who was in need. He was that kind of person. Dedication and determination is what he lived for.
He drove school bus #603 for the Camden County School District for four years. Even when he stopped driving, he would always stop by and talk to everyone. They all loved him.
He was very much involved with his son’s Boy Scout troop 218. He would always be there to help with whatever was needed. He wanted Milton Jr. to keep working on his eagle’s badge. Milton was proud of his son playing 9th grade football at his high school. He always kept him with a lot of kids to stay active.
His favorite hymn was “Nothing but the Blood of Jesus.” His wife said, “At home, I would start singing it softly because I knew he would hear it and just as I thought, he jumped right in, singing it loud and strong with deliverance.”
Milton was awarded a certificate of completion with Road Master Driving School. He would practice with orange cones in the parking lot of our church, First Baptist Kingsland. He finished driving school on 12/05/10 in Jacksonville Florida.
Milton was a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He had a brand on his right arm that showed his dedication to his fraternity. Milton always had the spot light. He had a strong bond with his colleagues Anthony Hampton, Mike Gailliard, Harlin Williams, and their close friend Farid Harris.
Milton was extremely close to his brothers, Jerry form VA and Darnell from St. Mary’s. They were inseparable; when you saw one, the other two were somewhere near. They came from a military family so they took care and looked after one another all of the time. Milton was the eldest of the three. He loved to talk about his brothers; his whole face would light up with joy when he spoke about them. Milton was a soldier; we will always love him, forever. We will see him again and all of Christ's people say (AMEN).
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Patricia Diane Burden and son, Milton DeWayne Burden Jr.; brothers, Jerry Burden and Darnell Burden and a host of relatives and friends.
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