George Burton, 72, of Columbus Ohio, passed away on September 5, 2023. George Burton was born on May 31, 1951 to George Burton Sr. and Elline Burton in Columbus Ohio.
After George Burton graduated from Linden McKinley High School in 1969, he went on to study at Columbus College of Art & Design.
George was a loving, kind, outgoing person who loved his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends. He loved to build homes. He built homes for many years working as a foreman for several home builders throughout his career. George’s other true passion was cars. He started working on cars at a young age with his father.
He never met a stranger and anyone he crossed paths with became his fast friend. He was a kind loving man who loved the simple things in life. He loved car shows, the people, winning trophy after trophy and the camaraderie of others with their classic cars.
George Burton was predeceased by father, George Burton Sr.; mother, Elline Burton; brother, Wayne Burton, grandson; Torian Bailey.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jeri Burton; children, Deshawn Burton, DeShawndra Burton, Rondal Davis (Tina Davis), Marcie Davis, Shellie Bailey (Toriano Bailey); grandchildren, Noah Burton, Nia Burton, Nya Russell, Joshua Davis, Jalesia Davis and Shayla Bailey; siblings, Charmel Carter, Yolanda Hairston (Richard Hairston); uncles, aunts,
nephews, nieces, cousins and close friends.
He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Visitation 5:00 PM and Memorial Service 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 2121 Joyce Ave.
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My Condolences to the Burton Family.
Praying for your Loss.
I been knowing George all my life we went to Junior High and Senior High School. In High School he came up to Me and said to me do u know we are cousin. We have the same Cousins so he started calling me his cousin. I will miss his Oct party and seeing him.
May God Continue to Bless
Yvonne Westerfield
My condolences to the family
Cousin George will be missed.
Praying for comfort and peace for the family..Unk will surely be missed.
May you RestWell cousinGeorge,Your Spirited personality will definitely be Missed..Sending Love and Support for Jerri and the Burton Family..
To the Burton Family, I was saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved friend George. No more suffering and no pain, safe in Gods arms, absent from the body, present with the Lord. I’m praying for you during your time of sorrow. Just trust God and know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal. Praying
My deepest condolences to our family my cousin George A Burton Jr will be missed but never forgotten.
From James & Denise A Burton Jr family
George and I have been friends for many years. I will miss the phone calls, the laughter, and the car show gatherings. I will cherish the the fond memories of our Junior High years at Lindmoor Middle School and our Linden McKinley High School years. Rest on my friend.
George and I have been friends for many years. I will miss the phone calls, the laughter, and the car show gatherings. I will cherish the fond memories of our Junior High School years at Lindmoor Middle School and our Linden McKinley High School years. Rest on my friend. You will be greatly missed!
Love you and who you were big cuz. Thank you much
To the Burton Family, So sorry to hear of Georgie’s passing. Our families lived on Galloway Avenue..we all played and attended Felton Elementary school. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace. Love Shirley Pritchard Nolan
Special Hello to Jimmy and Josephine.
To a friend that was more like a brother. The times we had together are more than words can express. With you always in heart and mind.
George,
My beautiful cousin I am going to miss you so much yur humor, smile, laughter, and jokes. I remember wen my mom passed away George would call me to check on me, to see how I was doing up in Cleveland, Ohio I thought that was so nice of him. Rest in peace my beautiful cousin until we all see you again love you cousin.
Ila Young
Cleveland, Ohio…
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of cousin George. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest sympathy. With love from cousin Tatiana (Cleveland, Ohio).