James William Burton, Jr.

Mr. James William "Jim" Burton of 1104 Waddell Lane, South Boston, VA died Friday, May 31, 2013 at Halifax Regional Hospital. He was born in Newport News, VA on May 22, 1945 and was 68 years old. He was the son of the late James W. Burton Sr. and Fleurie Bradley Burton and was married to Patricia Francis Burton. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. He was a graduate of Ferrum College, RPI (VCU) and received his MBA from Averett University He worked for Virginia Power, Westinghouse (ABB), and Tiullum(D-Scan). He was an avid golfer and was former president and financial officer of the Halifax Country Club. He also was a member of the South Boston IDA. Survivors include: His wife of 49 years Patricia Francis Burton of South Boston One daughter Luanna B. Daniel and companion Robert Jordan of South Boston One son James W. "Jim" Burton III and wife Eve of Mechanicsville One granddaughter Jane Addison Burton of Mechanicsville One sister Emmy B. Gupton and husband Prentice of Clarksville Nieces and Nephews Sara Raney and husband Steve of Chester Tom Pulliam of San Antonio, TX Katheryn Peterson and husband Gary of Virginia Beach Mary Lynn Pulliam of Clarksville Laura Reitmeier and husband Chris of Richmond A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church at 3:00 PM with Rev. Dr. Russell Lee conducting the service. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. For memorials, please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558 or the Halifax County Humane Society, PO Box 969, South Boston, VA 24592.