Joe Burton

To Senator Burton's family ...
I served with him on the GA Veterans Day Parage board. He was a true friend to the men and women who served - as he understood their journey. He was kind and warm and witty and sweet - all wrapped in one loving smile. He was always close by with his camera to capture a special shot of a soldier on the parade route, or a child holding the flag. This country is shy one great human being today because Senator Burton is gone. Those who shared in his life have...

Bessie, I was out of town when I heard the news. Joe was a great example of his generation of great men. He and my dad, Homer, were men of impeccable character and ethics. He served his country, his community and his friends and family with a servant's heart. God has blessed him with his special place in heaven. So sorry for your loss and hope that you can find comfort from knowing you shared your husband with many who loved him.

Pat (Cronin) Allison

The Men of the 57th Bomb Wing Association, in it's 41st Reunion, express their sorrow over the passing of this great leader. His accomplishments during his service as Lead Navigator for the 310th Bomb Group were noted by all who served with him. We of the 57th Association will always hold in our memory his service as our President and recipient of the organization's prestigious Service Award. To Bessie our prayers for you and your family are sent your way--not only today but on every day Joe...

Dear Bessie,
Senator Burton was such a kind and honorable man. It was a pleasure to know him.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Anne Perry

I shall never forget Joe Burton and our annual work as bell ringers for the Salvation Army at Northlake Plaza. I also had the pleasure of working with him on many occasions while he served in the Georgia Senate. He always put the people first, a characteristic we need more of in public service today, Bob Short (Lake Nottely).

So many wonderful memories of such a wonderful Christian man, his little wooden elephants, his twinkling eyes, his great big smile. I am glad to have had the pleasure of working with and for this great man.

My condolences to the family of Joe Burton. Joe was a fine man...a great example of Servant Leadership. It was my pleasure to serve with Joe in the General Assembly during the early 1990's.

Sincerely,

Bessie, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's death. I know this will leave a big void in your life. He was a good man and loved by many. I remember he would come by the office at Accent Graphic's and we printed signs for his up coming race for the Senate. Many good memories. I am married now to my high school sweetheart and we have a log cabin about 30 miles East of Columbus, Ga. His name is Richard Johnson, so I am now, Ninelle Johnson. I have been a widow for 26 years can you believe it. ...

Pat

I will have them add your Father's name to the COS Lutheran Church Prayer Concerns list.

Tom