McCracken-Dean FH, Pana, IL Online Obituary
Joe Allen Burton, 79, of Pana, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Heritage Health—Pana.
He was born July 21, 1934 in West Salem, IL, the son of Rudy & Zella (Marks) Burton. Joe graduated from Assumption High School in 1953. He had moved to Assumption at age 2, then lived in Moweaqua, and had lived in Pana since 1987. Joe worked at Illinois Power Company and after retiring from there, owned and operated Schmahl & Burton Amoco Station in Moweaqua, and then B & B Equipment Oil Field Services, where he had the honor and privilege of working alongside his sons as they became young adults and later his son-in-law.
He always had a mechanic's heart & mind, and from an early age was always building and rebuilding any machinery and engines he could get his hands on. While his sons were young, he also enjoyed raising and training their palomino horses. Later on, he enjoyed traveling, NASCAR, having daily coffee with his Assumption & Moweaqua buddies, and spending time with his grandsons and watching their sports and activities. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pana.
Joe Burton and Jean Burnett were united in marriage on August 15, 1987.
He is survived by his wife: Jean Burton of Pana; 1 daughter: Holly Stark (husband Justin) of Pana; 3 sons: Chuck Burton (wife Barbara) of Assumption; Doug Burton (partner Tom Dunlap) of Beverly Hills, CA; Mike Burton (wife Linda) of Assumption; 6 grandchildren: Cody Klein, Jacob Klein, Colton Stark, Gavin Stark, Tierre Knecht, & Kacey Burton; 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Palmer & Pastor David Beerbower officiating. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Joe Allen Burton, 79, of Pana, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Heritage Health—Pana.
He was born July 21, 1934 in West Salem, IL, the son of Rudy & Zella (Marks) Burton. Joe graduated from Assumption High School in 1953. He had moved to Assumption at age 2, then lived in Moweaqua, and had lived in Pana since 1987. Joe worked at Illinois Power Company and after retiring from there, owned and operated Schmahl & Burton Amoco Station in Moweaqua, and then B & B Equipment Oil Field Services, where he had the honor and privilege of working alongside his sons as they became young adults and later his son-in-law.
He always had a mechanic's heart & mind, and from an early age was always building and rebuilding any machinery and engines he could get his hands on. While his sons were young, he also enjoyed raising and training their palomino horses. Later on, he enjoyed traveling, NASCAR, having daily coffee with his Assumption & Moweaqua buddies, and spending time with his grandsons and watching their sports and activities. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pana.
Joe Burton and Jean Burnett were united in marriage on August 15, 1987.
He is survived by his wife: Jean Burton of Pana; 1 daughter: Holly Stark (husband Justin) of Pana; 3 sons: Chuck Burton (wife Barbara) of Assumption; Doug Burton (partner Tom Dunlap) of Beverly Hills, CA; Mike Burton (wife Linda) of Assumption; 6 grandchildren: Cody Klein, Jacob Klein, Colton Stark, Gavin Stark, Tierre Knecht, & Kacey Burton; 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Palmer & Pastor David Beerbower officiating. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
McCracken-Dean FH, Pana, IL Online Obituary
Joe Allen Burton, 79, of Pana, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Heritage Health—Pana.
He was born July 21, 1934 in West Salem, IL, the son of Rudy & Zella (Marks) Burton. Joe graduated from Assumption High School in 1953. He had moved to Assumption at age 2, then lived in Moweaqua, and had lived in Pana since 1987. Joe worked at Illinois Power Company and after retiring from there, owned and operated Schmahl & Burton Amoco Station in Moweaqua, and then B & B Equipment Oil Field Services, where he had the honor and privilege of working alongside his sons as they became young adults and later his son-in-law.
He always had a mechanic's heart & mind, and from an early age was always building and rebuilding any machinery and engines he could get his hands on. While his sons were young, he also enjoyed raising and training their palomino horses. Later on, he enjoyed traveling, NASCAR, having daily coffee with his Assumption & Moweaqua buddies, and spending time with his grandsons and watching their sports and activities. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pana.
Joe Burton and Jean Burnett were united in marriage on August 15, 1987.
He is survived by his wife: Jean Burton of Pana; 1 daughter: Holly Stark (husband Justin) of Pana; 3 sons: Chuck Burton (wife Barbara) of Assumption; Doug Burton (partner Tom Dunlap) of Beverly Hills, CA; Mike Burton (wife Linda) of Assumption; 6 grandchildren: Cody Klein, Jacob Klein, Colton Stark, Gavin Stark, Tierre Knecht, & Kacey Burton; 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Palmer & Pastor David Beerbower officiating. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Joe Allen Burton, 79, of Pana, died Saturday, November 9, 2013 in Heritage Health—Pana.
He was born July 21, 1934 in West Salem, IL, the son of Rudy & Zella (Marks) Burton. Joe graduated from Assumption High School in 1953. He had moved to Assumption at age 2, then lived in Moweaqua, and had lived in Pana since 1987. Joe worked at Illinois Power Company and after retiring from there, owned and operated Schmahl & Burton Amoco Station in Moweaqua, and then B & B Equipment Oil Field Services, where he had the honor and privilege of working alongside his sons as they became young adults and later his son-in-law.
He always had a mechanic's heart & mind, and from an early age was always building and rebuilding any machinery and engines he could get his hands on. While his sons were young, he also enjoyed raising and training their palomino horses. Later on, he enjoyed traveling, NASCAR, having daily coffee with his Assumption & Moweaqua buddies, and spending time with his grandsons and watching their sports and activities. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pana.
Joe Burton and Jean Burnett were united in marriage on August 15, 1987.
He is survived by his wife: Jean Burton of Pana; 1 daughter: Holly Stark (husband Justin) of Pana; 3 sons: Chuck Burton (wife Barbara) of Assumption; Doug Burton (partner Tom Dunlap) of Beverly Hills, CA; Mike Burton (wife Linda) of Assumption; 6 grandchildren: Cody Klein, Jacob Klein, Colton Stark, Gavin Stark, Tierre Knecht, & Kacey Burton; 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Stephen Palmer & Pastor David Beerbower officiating. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond. Friends may call on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
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