Henry was born on March 7, 1928 to the late Claude and Viva Windsor Burton in DeKalb Texas.
He was a man who believed in hard work and he loved to work with his hands. He spent 32 years working for TxDOT as a Maintenance Forman. After retiring he enjoyed his time doing carpentry. Above all else in life Henry was a family man. He taught his children to love God as a member of Calvary Baptist Church for many years, and he taught them many valuable life lessons. In his spare time Henry enjoyed going to family reunions, family gatherings, and camping, but only because his family wanted to go camping.
Henry is survived by his wife Doris Burton of Colorado City, by a son Gary Burton and wife Debbie of Forsan, and by his grandchildren; Quintan Burton of Big Spring, Andy Burton and wife Stephanie of Odessa, Amanda Schneider and husband Vince of Yacolt Washington, and Evan Burton and wife Kathryn of Lake Tapps Washington, as well as by 7 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother Howard Burton, and by 2 sisters V.C. Nance and Martha Holman.
A funeral for Henry will be held at Calvary Baptist Church of Colorado City on Monday, May 27th at 2 pm with Pastor Paul Smith officiating, burial will follow in the Colorado City Cemetery. The family will be present for a visitation on Sunday, May 26th from 5-7pm at Kiker Seale Funeral Home.
Those wishing may pay online condolences by visiting www.kikerseale.com
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