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William Cortez “Corky” Burton

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Birth	:	27 May 1928
Death	:	21 Oct 2016 Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery, Laurens, Laurens County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.4459700, -82.0495700
Description	:	Laurens William Cortez "Corky" Burton, age 88, of Laurens, and husband of Bonnie Lemmons Burton, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Clarence and Lonie Cooper Burton. Mr. Burton was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict, retired from Laurens Glass, was an active member of New Prospect Baptist Church, and the Charles Tinman Sunday School Class. He was also a Mason and member of Palmetto Lodge #19 and was a Shriner. Along with his brother Julian and Gene Tollison, Corky... Read More	Laurens William Cortez "Corky" Burton, age 88, of Laurens, and husband of Bonnie Lemmons Burton, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Clarence and Lonie Cooper Burton. Mr. Burton was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean Conflict, retired from Laurens Glass, was an active member of New Prospect Baptist Church, and the Charles Tinman Sunday School Class. He was also a Mason and member of Palmetto Lodge #19 and was a Shriner. Along with his brother Julian and Gene Tollison, Corky founded a motorcycle club that is still active and continues to grow. Surviving in addition to his wife of 66 years are his daughter, Von Burton Prince and husband Billy; grandson, Lee Cunningham; brother, Joe Burton; sisters, Mary Wasson, Dolly Fridy, and Lena Bass; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burton was predeceased by his son, Ricky Burton, brother, Julian Burton, and sister Doris Layman. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 24, 2016, at New Prospect Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Phil Hall and Rev. Tommy Lowe. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the cemetery immediately following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church, 4996 Hwy 221 South, Laurens, SC 29360, or to a charity of one's choice. Kennedy Funeral Home.

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William Cortez “Corky” Burton death on 21 Oct 2016 in Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.4459700
Longitude: -82.0495700

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Parent

Siblings

Julian Thomas Burton

(1924 - 1999)

Children

William Richard “Ricky” Burton

(1954 - 1991)

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