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NEWARK: A funeral service celebrating the life of Harry Ellsworth Burton, Jr., age 84, of Newark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, at the Newark Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill where the Licking County Veterans Alliance will provide military honors. Harry passed away Friday, September 16, 2011 at Selma Markowitz Care Center (operated by Hospice of Central Ohio) surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 7, 1927 in Newark to the late Harry Ellsworth Burton, Sr. and Lillian Marie Bender.
Harry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend with an irresistible charm and sense of humor. He never knew a stranger, was greatly loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing him and had a love for music.
Harry, a 1945 graduate of Newark High School joined the United States Army, after graduating where he served as a Staff Sargent during WWII, while stationed in Italy.
Harry "Doc Burton" retired as a foreman at Kaiser Aluminum in 1987, after 37 years of service. He also worked for many years as a shoe salesman at the Gallenkamp Shoe Store.
Harry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joann (Kaercher) Burton, whom he married January 23, 1949; two sons, Gregg (Sherri) Burton of Dover, Ohio and Chris Burton of Heath; three daughters, Linda (Dan) Cartwright, Conni Wilson and Joni (Steve) Davis all of Heath; six grandchildren, Amy (Rob) Van Balen, Andrea (Patrick) Granzier, Ann (Jamie) Grube, Ashley (Adam) Johnston, Tom (Stephanie) Johnson and Jackie (Jan) Johnson; three great- granddaughters, Callie, Cassidy and Samantha.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a half-sister, Dorothy.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, September 19, at the funeral home, 59 North Fifth Street.
Memorial contributions may be made to Foundation for Hospice of Central Ohio or Licking County Center for the Visually Impaired.
Please visit www.hendersonvanatta.com to view a memorial and to leave a message of condolence for the Burton family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Deanna Richards
September 20, 2011
Chris: I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts are with you. My father passed over 13 years ago...I miss him dearly every single day. Take care of each other.
Jane Bailey
September 19, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Burt was a wonderful man.
TIM MILLER
September 19, 2011
Aunt Jo, sorry to hear about uncle Burt. I'll allways remember him as a happy and funny man, he allways made us kids laugh at the family picnics. Someday we'll all be together again, can't wait till that joyous reunion. Love you all, GOD BLESS.
CLARENCE SOWARD
September 18, 2011
SORRY TO HEAR THAT HARRY PASSED ON. HE WAS A FRIEND AND FELLOW WORKER FROM KAISER.
KEEP LOOKING UP MRS. BURTON 'GOD BLESS'
CLARENCE AND FRANCES SOWARD (SWORD)
September 18, 2011
Mrs. Burton, Sorry to hear Harry passed on. He was a friend for many years. I worked with him at Kaiser.
Keep looking up. GOD BLESS
Clarence & Frances Soward
Sue Franz
September 18, 2011
'Burt' was a great brother-in-law and friend. He and JoAnn were always there for me and my family. Burt was a chauffeur for me when I worked at Kaiser and did not drive; in fact, probably helped me obtain the secretarial position. Burt will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He had only good friends and family and he treasured every one of them. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him. RIP
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