Arthur Leon Burton, age 79, of Jacksboro went to be with his Lord on Tuesday,
February 19, 2019 at his home. He was a faithful member of Woodlake Baptist Church. He worked on construction, crane operator, and landscaper for his many friends at Cove Norris in Caryville. He loved fishing, hunting, and wood working. Preceded in death by parents, John Riley (Jack Burton) and Chloe Edith (Rutherford) Burton; brothers, Rev. Glenn Burton, Douglas Burton, John Burton; sisters, Gladys Henderson, Ruby McGhee, Carlie May Miller, infant sister, Novaleen Burton; niece, Pat Grillio
Survived by his wife of 59 years, Geraldine (Lynch) Burton
Son: Steve Burton & Patsy
Daughters: Gail Marriott & Todd
Kim Smith & Bobby
Jennifer Rutherford & Doug
9 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren
Brother: R.L. Burton & Patsy
Sister-in-law: Becky Burton
Special nephew: Scott McGhee
His church family and his many friends at Cove Norris in Caryville
Service 7 PM Friday Cross-Smith Chapel
Rev. George Asbury officiating
Family and friends will meet 10:15 AM Saturday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Mt Paran Cemetery for 11 AM Interment
Family will receive friends 5 PM to 7 PM Friday at Cross-Smith Funeral Home
Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com/
Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home