Willis V. Burton, born August 8th, 1946, died July 28th, 2019 surrounded by family & friends. The cause of death was cancer. Willis is survived by wife, Peg Alston, daughter Kenitra Burton Clarke, son Danyea Burton, two grand-daughters Addison & Taylor Clarke, son-in-law Jason Clarke. In addition he leaves two sisters Frances Rivers, Patricia Bryant, brother Leroy Burton and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
As a scientist, Willis was cited for individual & collaborative published research studies while working at Columbia University and later at Alexion, a bio-tech company. His most recent employment was with Icon Clinical Research.
Willis is mourned by his family and a multitude of friends and colleagues. Willis is greatly missed.