Sonny Ray Burton, 78, passed away on June 23, 2019. He was born February 11, 1941 in Watson, AR, the son of Johnny Leroy and Inas Nell Burton. Sonny graduated from Little Rock High School in 1959. He was a member of the Greater Kansas City Laborer’s Union and the Construction Industries Laborer’s Union.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Doris Lalla and Ann Wheaton, and nephew, Pat Scroggin. Sonny is survived by his nieces, Vickie Wiedenmann (Bill), Robin Valentine and Patty Scroggin and their children, Tisha, Missy, Daniel, Tommy, Katie and Ben, as well as other extended family members, faithful church friends, and dear friends, Don and Peggy Palmer.
Sonny was a faithful servant of the Lord and active member of the First Assembly of God in Lee’s Summit. Always willing to help family, friends and fellow congregants, Sonny will be missed by those who loved and knew him well.
Visitation will be held 10:30 am Thursday, June 27 followed by a 11:30 am Service of Remembrance at First Assembly of God, 425 S.W. Oldham Pkwy, Lee’s Summit,. Private entombment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, MO. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgegrandview.com for the Burton family.