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Burton James Sunbury Burton James Sunbury, age 55, passed away on Oct. 25, 2010 at St. David's South Austin Hospital. He is survived by his loving son Burton Sunbury Jr. of Kyle; his parents, Richard and Ann Sunbury of Austin; his sister, Karen Brown of Alexandria, VA; and his brother Keith Sunbury and his wife Lisa of Ocean City, MD. Burton graduated from David Crockett High School in 1973. He had a passion for music and songwriting and enjoyed performing with his band, Burton and the Freefallers. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. in the Smith Family Chapel at the Riverbend Church, 4214 Capital of Texas Hwy North, Austin, TX 78746. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, PO Box 301496, Austin, TX 78703-0025 or online at http://www.myhaam.org/.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Oct. 27, 2010.

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Laney Buethe

November 6, 2010

It is with the deepest heartfelt sympathy for th Burton family and his son BJ. Burton was a kind,loving and generous person. It was a previlege and honor to know him.

Don Roose

October 29, 2010

Rest in peace, my friend. Remembering good times with Burton playing football for the Cougars. You're sharing your music with the angels now.

Karen Fraser

October 29, 2010

You will always be in my heart Burton. Thank you for your dear friendship. One of the kindest people I've been blessed with in this life.

Pete Minda

October 28, 2010

Burton wrote some fine tunes and I will always perform them and honor the man who wrote them.

Alan Beaubien

October 27, 2010

I am proud that I was able to call Burton Sunbury my friend. I am greatly saddened by Burton's death and my thoughts and prayers are with Burton, his family and his many friends. Rest in peace, my friend. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your life.

Dani Hyden

October 27, 2010

Big Burton, how much you will be missed. I loved to hear you sing. Thank you for giving me your son to be my best friend.

Frances Memmolo

October 27, 2010

Burton, I hope you are blessed with eternal peace, your music, and the winning numbers on every football square.
Your Row 65 football buddy - Frances

K. Johnston

October 27, 2010

A sweet and kind soul - we will sure miss him. I'll always remember him coming to my rescue when my car died. Boyfriend out of town; dad in another state; guy friends MIA - Burton was there to help me. What a good guy. I wish him peace. My condolences to his loving family.

Burton and the Freefallers performed at many venues singing imaginative originals by our fearless Leader, Burton.

Cindy White

October 27, 2010

John Matysek

October 27, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will always have fond memories of Burton and his contributions on and off the field at Crockett High School.

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