Gran Burton, of Terrytown, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, September 29th, 2022, at the age of 80. Gran was born March 2nd, 1942 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Joe and Myrtle Burton. He is the loving husband Cathy Cheramie Burton for over 40 years. Devoted father of Brent Leonard and his wife Andrea, and his son-in-law, Chris Wade. Gran is the proud Papaw of his grandchildren Tiffany Wade and her husband Justin, Trent Leonard, Jonathan Leonard, Alex Cheramie, Kade Leonard, Bryn Leonard, and Bree Leonard, and his great grandchildren Madyson Wade and Michael Wade. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Bonnie Burton, Pat Burton, Glenda Burton, Marline Cheramie, and Robin Cheramie and his brother-in-law Rodney. Gran is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and a lifetime of friends who are left to cherish his memory.
Gran is preceded in death by his son, Gran Burton, Jr. and his daughter, Kimberley Burton Wade. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Holstine (Kenneth), Judy Clark (Ellis), Marietta Rutherford (Gene), Rebecca Burton, Dolly Ratliff, and his brothers, Bobby Joe Burton (Carol), Hairm Burton, Ted Burton, Bennie Burton, and Danny Burton.
Gran was a charter member of the Mark Twain Club of Greater New Orleans. Once you met Gran Burton, you would never forget him. He will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know and love him.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at 2:00PM on Monday, October 10th, 2022 at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home at 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana. A visitation will begin at 11:00AM and continue until the service time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WestsideLeitzEagan.com for the Burton family.
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