Wes graduated from Norcross High School in the Atlanta, Georgia area before earning his undergraduate college degree in industrial management from Georgia Tech. He had a long-time career in finance with Vulcan Materials. In his leisure, he enjoyed woodworking, mountain biking, motorcycles, golf, and music.
Wes is survived by his wife, Heather Benge Burton, to whom he was married on March 20, 1993; two daughters, Taylor Burton Abernathy (Scott) and Chase Burton Bowman (Nathan); two grandchildren, Lily James Bowman and Emma Wesley Abernathy; step-mother, Diana Troost (Mike); and siblings, Cindy Henning (Dan), Diana Stacy (Mike), Christie Hannewyk (Ben), Scott Burton (Annette), and Greg Burton (Eric).
A Celebration of Wes's Life will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Vulcan Park and Museum in Birmingham.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice.