He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954.
James was a founding member of First Baptist Church of Hampton Park for more than 50 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Burleson; children, Michael Burleson, Rannah Natoli and Timothy (Veronica) Burleson; sisters, Mildred Goforth, Jacquline Perrygin and Doris-Jo (Tony) Bowman; grandchildren, Heather (Felix) Soto, Roman (Karen) Natoli, Delena (Mark) Valadez, Rhiannon Burleson, Tiffany (Derek) Katz, Jacob (Rachel) Burleson, Nathan Burleson, Jesse (Austyn) Burleson, Jessica (Angel) Pena and Kayligh Christensen; great grandchildren, Felicia Soto, Kaiden Katz, Khloe Katz and Teagan Burleson; also numerous nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Bedford and Jessie Burleson; three brothers and two sisters.
Arrangements entrusted to Anderson Memorial Home, Crest Hill, Illinois.
Interment with military honors Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - February 17, 2017
He was a United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954.
James was a founding member of First Baptist Church of Hampton Park for more than 50 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Burleson; children, Michael Burleson, Rannah Natoli and Timothy (Veronica) Burleson; sisters, Mildred Goforth, Jacquline Perrygin and Doris-Jo (Tony) Bowman; grandchildren, Heather (Felix) Soto, Roman (Karen) Natoli, Delena (Mark) Valadez, Rhiannon Burleson, Tiffany (Derek) Katz, Jacob (Rachel) Burleson, Nathan Burleson, Jesse (Austyn) Burleson, Jessica (Angel) Pena and Kayligh Christensen; great grandchildren, Felicia Soto, Kaiden Katz, Khloe Katz and Teagan Burleson; also numerous nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Bedford and Jessie Burleson; three brothers and two sisters.
Arrangements entrusted to Anderson Memorial Home, Crest Hill, Illinois.
Interment with military honors Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - February 17, 2017
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