Larry, Ricky and Family. We send our condolences and love to all of you. We will miss him terribly. Uncle Burton was one of a kind, always a true gentleman, and an humble person who loved all the same. I will miss hearing his endearing expression 'sugar' whenever I talked with him by phone or in person. We have wonderful memories of your family's visits to the Blue Ridge Mts. What fun we had at Grandma Bessie's cookouts and picnics in the yard as well as those held at PaPa's cabin in the hollow. I will miss hearing Uncle Burton's endearing expression 'sugar' when talking or calling him. Sending our love as well as that of 'Pauline's.' May God bless and bring comfort to you.

- Carol and Jim Steele, Fredericksburg, VA

I am sure God made Uncle Burton with 'stardust.' He not only reminded me of the tall, dark, and handsome actor, Robert Mitchum, he had the heart & soul of a loving, humble man. As young grandchldren of Grandma Bessie, we loved when Burton and Elaine visited their Blue Ridge family. They brought fun and games and we got to stay up late, eat good food and play together. Elaine was the best recreation leader ever. She took 'no' as a 'yes! Kids and adults played Croquet, 'Pigeye,' Antly Over, & Soft Ball in the big field by the barn. What family fun we all had and what admiration we all still feel for this generous, loving couple. Thank You Uncle Burton for 'leaning down' and playing with us kids, and for setting a 'stellar' example to live by. Happy Trails as you journey on.

- Gerri Davis, Montclair, VA

LOVE AND PRAYERS

- Elizabeth & Philip Vaughan, Galax, VA

Cookouts in the Holler will never be the same without Burton and Colby. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

- Nic and Kelly Moser, Hillsville, VA

So sorry to hear about your pa pa's passing. As I knew him, he was an active outgoing friendly soul and a good man who loved his family very much;as much as they did him. If we can do anything for you, Jennifer and Geoffrey, please let me know.

- Jimmy Edwards and family, savannah, GA

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss & am sending peaceful thoughts & warm hugs to you & your family.

- Kelley Oetgen Jeffries, Savannah, GA

Uncle Burton was the most loving and fun person. I loved his stories and how he teased calling me 'red'. He was very special and will be missed!

- Julio and Grace Canseco, Dawsonville, GA

Uncle Burton was a very sweet man. I loved visiting with him when he would come to Grandma Polly's with his dog. I remember fun picnics in the summer at Grandma Bessie's when I was younger. He will be missed very much.

- Kristin Steele Barber, Gilbert, AZ

Larry, Ricky and families, Uncle Burton was such a wonderful man. Some of my fondness childhood memories are the summers you guys came to Galax and we had picnics and played games at the cabin or at grandmas. Family reunions are going on in Heaven. Love and prayers, Jackie and family.

- Jackie Vaughan, Galax, VA

Larry/Martha; Ricky/Penny and family we just want you to know how much Uncle Burton will be missed. Memories of all the trips to Galax he made as well as the trips we made to Savannah will be cheerished. He was such a loving and giving gentleman who loved to talk about his children and his family. We are so glad that Mallorie was able to give him the gift of 'Coby' because they were truly meant to be together.

- Jeffrey and Hollye Moser, Galax, VA

Larry, Ricky and Family. We send our condolences and love to all of you. We will miss him terribly. Uncle Burton was one of a kind, always a true gentleman, and an humble person who loved all the same. I will miss hearing his endearing expression 'sugar' whenever I talked with him by phone or in person. We have wonderful memories of your family's visits to the Blue Ridge Mts. What fun we had at Grandma Bessie's cookouts and picnics in the yard as well as those held at PaPa's cabin in the hollow. I will miss hearing Uncle Burton's endearing expression 'sugar' when talking or calling him. Sending our love as well as that of 'Pauline's.' May God bless and bring comfort to you.

- Carol and Jim Steele, Fredericksburg, VA

I am sure God made Uncle Burton with 'stardust.' He not only reminded me of the tall, dark, and handsome actor, Robert Mitchum, he had the heart & soul of a loving, humble man. As young grandchldren of Grandma Bessie, we loved when Burton and Elaine visited their Blue Ridge family. They brought fun and games and we got to stay up late, eat good food and play together. Elaine was the best recreation leader ever. She took 'no' as a 'yes! Kids and adults played Croquet, 'Pigeye,' Antly Over, & Soft Ball in the big field by the barn. What family fun we all had and what admiration we all still feel for this generous, loving couple. Thank You Uncle Burton for 'leaning down' and playing with us kids, and for setting a 'stellar' example to live by. Happy Trails as you journey on.

- Gerri Davis, Montclair, VA

LOVE AND PRAYERS

- Elizabeth & Philip Vaughan, Galax, VA

Cookouts in the Holler will never be the same without Burton and Colby. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

- Nic and Kelly Moser, Hillsville, VA

So sorry to hear about your pa pa's passing. As I knew him, he was an active outgoing friendly soul and a good man who loved his family very much;as much as they did him. If we can do anything for you, Jennifer and Geoffrey, please let me know.

- Jimmy Edwards and family, savannah, GA

I am truly sorry to hear of your loss & am sending peaceful thoughts & warm hugs to you & your family.

- Kelley Oetgen Jeffries, Savannah, GA

Uncle Burton was the most loving and fun person. I loved his stories and how he teased calling me 'red'. He was very special and will be missed!

- Julio and Grace Canseco, Dawsonville, GA

Uncle Burton was a very sweet man. I loved visiting with him when he would come to Grandma Polly's with his dog. I remember fun picnics in the summer at Grandma Bessie's when I was younger. He will be missed very much.

- Kristin Steele Barber, Gilbert, AZ

Larry, Ricky and families, Uncle Burton was such a wonderful man. Some of my fondness childhood memories are the summers you guys came to Galax and we had picnics and played games at the cabin or at grandmas. Family reunions are going on in Heaven. Love and prayers, Jackie and family.

- Jackie Vaughan, Galax, VA

Larry/Martha; Ricky/Penny and family we just want you to know how much Uncle Burton will be missed. Memories of all the trips to Galax he made as well as the trips we made to Savannah will be cheerished. He was such a loving and giving gentleman who loved to talk about his children and his family. We are so glad that Mallorie was able to give him the gift of 'Coby' because they were truly meant to be together.

- Jeffrey and Hollye Moser, Galax, VA