Dennis Ray Burton, Jr. of Altoona, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the age of 65. Funeral Services will be at Morgan Funeral Chapel on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Freddy Keener officiating. Burial will follow at Altoona Walnut Grove Cemetery. Morgan Funeral Chapel directing.
Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Dennis was a huge Alabama “Roll Tide” fan. He also loved riding horses, all animals and working on his farm.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Vernon Burton.
Survivors include his father, Dennis Burton, Sr.; daughter, Emily Burton; brother, Steve Burton; niece, Jennifer Burton; nephew, Jeremy (Theran) Burton and a host of extended family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Chapman, Steve Stancil, Jimmy Coffelt, Dennis Coffelt, Eddie Payne and Jeremy Burton. Honorary pallbearers are Tim House, Jim Benson, Bobby Cook and Billy Benson.
Special thanks to Alice, Deborah and the entire staff at Gadsden Healthcare.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dennis’ memory to The American Heart Association, The Eagle Rock Boys Ranch or the Etowah County Humane Society.