Services for Joe David Burleson, Sr., 81, of Canton, will be held 2 pm Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Eubank Funeral Home in Canton with Pastor Todd Summerford officiating. Interment will be in Cade Cemetery in Streetman, TX.
Mr. Burleson passed away March 25, 2021 at his home in Canton. He was born February 5, 1940 in Mexia, TX to David Hood Burleson and Thelma Neomia Bell Burleson.
Joe was a Christian by faith and a longtime member of Buffalo Creek Baptist Church. He had been attending Lakeside Baptist Church in Canton. Joe grew up in Ennis and graduated high school there before attending Baylor School of Music. He lived most of his life in Waxahachie and Red Oak, TX. Joe was the beloved husband of "Ama" for 38 years.
Mr. Burleson is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Ama" Burleson; parents, D.H. and Thelma Burleson; and his daughter-in-law, Felicia Burleson.
Joe is survived by his son, Joe Burleson, Jr. of Canton; son, Ronald Burleson and his wife, Gloria, of Waco; daughter, Robyn Hollas of Flower Mound; son, Richard Houston and his wife, Deanna, of Fulton, Mississippi; daughter, Robin Zost and her husband, Vince, of Roanoke; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Lonnie Burleson and his wife, Gayle, of Humble.
Pallbearers will be Jake Hollas, Patrick Burleson, Joe David Burleson, Colby Hearn, and Hudson Zost.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lakeside Baptist Church Student Ministry, 1291 Old Kaufman Road, Canton, TX 75103.
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