Thelbert Burton, born in Christine (Adair Co) Kentucky on January 20, 1932 passed away at home in Kingsport, TN on June 20 surrounded by his family. He is a Korean War veteran who has lived in Illinois, Iowa and Louisville, KY. He was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Kingsport, where his son is the pastor. He and his wife were long-time members of Bashford Manor Baptist Church in Louisville. He was a retired electrical worker with General Electric.
Thelbert was preceded in death by his parents, Johnie & Delie Burton of Columbia, KY. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlotte Faye Peterson Burton; one son, Greg Burton and his wife, Theresa of Kingsport; three grandchildren: Adam Burton of Lawrenceburg, KY and Andrew Burton & Ashley Burton, both of Kingsport. Thelbert is also survived by seven siblings, Prentith Burton, Margie McKenzie, Catherine Burton, Barbara Churchill, Betty Jo Sneed, John Phillip Burton and Georgie Mings.
Visitation will be Monday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m. Graveside services for family and close friends is on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Haven Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made in the form of donations to Bashford Manor Baptist Church, 1908 Bashford Manor Lane, Louisville, KY 40218.
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