Walter Lester Burton, Jr.

Walter Lester "Dub" Burton Jr., 83, of Buna went to meet his beloved wife, Julia on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at the Medical Center of Southwest Texas in Port Arthur, Texas after a prolonged illness.

A native of Orange, Texas he was born to Walter Lester Burton, Sr. and John Parton Burton on September 2, 1924. He married Julia Lincecum Burton on January 18, 1948. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2007 after 59 yrs. 11 months of marriage. They moved to Buna in October, 1953. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, George Patton Burton, Christine O. Moss, and Roy Clayton Burton; grandchildren, Ashley J. burton, John C. Occaso, and Bay Lee Burton; grandchildren, Ashley J. Burton, John Co. Occaso, and Bay Lee Blurlton; his brother John William "Billy" Burton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

"Big John" retired from Dupont, Orange after 30+ yrs. He loved his cows, horses, hunting, fishing and football. He was always a cattle rancher, and could be seen at the Kirbyville Auction barn most Wednesdays and Saturdays. He owned and operated the Rocky Valley Ranch in Rock Spring, Texas for 15 yrs; he was a founding member of the Buna Bridle Club; a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner as well as a member of the First United Methodist Church of Buna.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Buna or the charity of your choice. Funeral services were held April 1, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church of Buna with burial at Bland Cemetery in Orange, Texas. He was loved by his family, church, and community and will be greatly missed.

Adams E.E. Stringer

Funeral Home

Buna, Tx

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