James Dallas Burton, age 79, of Alto, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Mr. Burton was born on December 3, 1944, in Gainesville to the late Eva Mae Burton Garner. He was retired from Deep South – Winn Dixie and was a member of Friendly Mission Baptist Church.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Burton was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Joyce Roach Burton; grandparents by whom he was raised, Grant and Dora Burton; brother, Larry Holland.
Survivors include daughter Eva Michelle Burrell of Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law Wesley Burton (Tracey) of Alto; grandchildren Gentry Brawner (Cory), Ethan Burton, Cody Ballenger (Brittney), Austin Foley, Tyler Thomas, and America Thomas; great-grandchildren James Dillon Brawner, Lillie Ella Rae Brawner, Macie Ballenger, and Mason Ballenger; sisters, Laverne Lewallen, and Tammy Murray both of Cornelia; brother and sister-in-law, Tim Garner (Sandra) of Lula; sister-in-law, Sherrie Holland of Mt. Airy; numerous other relatives and friends.
Memorial services are at 3 pm on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Friendly Mission Baptist Church, with Rev. Danny O’Kelly and Rev. Devin O’Kelly officiating.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
