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John Burleson Obituary
John Hamilton Burleson, Sr. was born March 2, 1932 in Los Angles, California and earned his wings on December 12, 2014. His parents were Ruth and Cullum Burleson. He graduated from Brackenridge High School and joined the United States Coast Guard during the Korean conflict. Upon leaving the Coast Guard, he met the love of his life, Barbara Anne Rutledge and they married in 1955.
John and Barbara were blessed with 8 children, John, Jr. and wife Lee Burleson, Sherrilee and husband Richard Demmer, Lori and husband Larry Hrna, Terri and husband Bobby Sralla, Thomas and wife Laura Burleson, Amanda Shaner, Stephanie Burleson and Jackie Anders. They have 21 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. His sister Eleanor Lang and husband, Bernard, of Springfield, Virginia, brothers-in-law Paul Rutledge and wife Linda and Lester Rutledge of Floresville.
John's was an Engineer at KENS 5 TV and was a Volunteer Fireman for over 40 years.
Visitation is from 5-7 pm on Friday, December 19, 2014, followed by a Rosary at 7 pm at Franklin Funeral Home, Floresville. A Mass of Celebration will be Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10 am at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Poth, Texas.
The arrangements are being handled by Franklin Funeral Home, Floresville, TX
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Memories and Condolences
for John Burleson
December 22, 2014
Big John will be in our Hearts Forever!!!,He was a great man with many talents. The Floresville Volunteer Fire Department learned many different Fire instruction technics from him. He is a Blessed Man!
Roland G. Rendon, TSgt. Ret. USAF
Floresville VFD.
Cathy & Jerry Kotzur
December 19, 2014
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Mr John was a well respected man . May God Bless and give you all as a family strength in knowing ' he's in the best of hands' . Our Lords. God Bless .
December 19, 2014
John and I worked at KCOR-TV in the middle 50's The first spanish language station in san antonio,.....John was the cameraman at that time.I was able to learn a lot from him before he left for KENS.As I remember his Mom also worked there.In later years I worked for an electronic supply co.,and I used to wait on him. A very honest friend. God be with him. .
Debbie Braddock
December 19, 2014
What a wonderful man your husband and dad was. He could bring a smile to your face on any given day. I always enjoyed being around him and your entire family at the different parties you always have. My family has such fond memories of "Big John" being our special Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. He'd come up the front walk way shouting Ho Ho Ho. The children would rush to the door and he came in to visit, sing carols and hand a gift to each child. I can still see that twinkle in his eye! What a delightful man he was. He will never be forgotten.
Bill & Lynn Graves
December 18, 2014
Our Condolences to Barbara and Family...
John was a great friend and fellow Television Engineer.
Bob Moher
December 18, 2014
Bertha and I remember BIG JOHN fondly. So sorry for your loss.
Gloria Ortega
December 18, 2014
Dear Barbara & family, my condolences to you and your family on John's passing. He was a real gentleman and friend... he and my dad enjoyed visiting when we spent time at your home for your anniversary and for some other occasions. May God look down on you and bless all of you with the great memories John has left behind.
James (Smitty) Smith
December 18, 2014
Barbara and family it saddened me to learn of the passing of a wonderful man and great friend. I First met "BIG JOHN" in 1964, when I started work at KENS TV 5. John was a mentor, a good friend, great supervisor, and I learned a lot for from him. We worked together for 30 plus years till he retired I think in 1995. I will be for ever grateful to him for all his help.
My wife June and I will truly miss him.
My God love you all.
Fred Schneider
December 18, 2014
I'm sad to learn of John's passing.
I enjoyed working with John for 10 years at KENS-TV.
December 18, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you have the comfort you need during this time.
Mike Rehfeld
December 18, 2014
My condolences to the Burleson family. I enjoyed visiting with him for several years at the annual fire school @ A&M.
Cindi Garza
December 18, 2014
Barbara and Family, so sorry to hear the passing of John. May god wrap his arms around you during this difficult time and give you peace and comfort.
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