of Maumelle, AR
November 16, 1930 - January 2, 2018
Msgt. (Retired) Loyd Burton, 87, of Maumelle, Arkansas passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. He was born November 16, 1930 to Garfield W. Burton and Jessie Mae Mitchell Burton in Moro, Arkansas.
Mr. Burton is survived by one son, Chris Burton (Brenda), of Keller, Texas; two daughters, Katherine Hale (Butch), of Sherwood, Arkansas; Elizabeth McCarthy (Mike), of Kathleen, Georgia; four grandchildren, Rob McCarthy (Rachel), Jenna Grossi (Steve), Anna McCarthy and Hannah Smith (Blake); one sister, Erma Hendrix, of Marianna, Arkansas, and one brother, Bill Burton (Bernice), of Clarksville, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maureen Burton, and two sisters, Deanie Mathews and Betty Allshouse.
From humble beginnings as a farmer's son, Loyd dreamed of seeing the world. He accomplished this with 26 years in the United States Air Force. Once back in his homestate of Arkansas, Loyd worked for the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. Loyd was passionate about photography, gardening, birds, and his family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to Arkansas Alzheimer's in Loyd's name.
A special thanks to the staff at Elmcroft Maumelle, a senior living community. They loved Loyd like family and treated him with tenderness and compassion.
In Loyd's memory, thank a vet for his/her service and be kind to your mailman.
A visitation will be held from 10:00-10:30 A.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas Saturday, January 6, 2018. A graveside service with full military honors will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Marianna Memorial Park in Marianna, Arkansas. Roller-Citizens Funeral Home has charge of arrangements. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna
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10 Condolence(s)
JANIE CHAVEZ
Monday, January 8, 2018
MR Chris Burton,
my deepest condolences to you upon the passing of your Dad, may GOD BLESS you and your Family.
Blessings,
Janie Chavez.
Lynne Bailey Slayden
Sunday, January 7, 2018
You each are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelley and Ken Lenhard
Friday, January 5, 2018
Sorry for your loss Liz. We will keep your dad and family in our prayers.
Mary Louise Chittenden
Friday, January 5, 2018
I knew Lloyd as a next door neighbor to my sister, Chris Humphrey. He was a good friend.
Gregory Woods
Thursday, January 4, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Loyd’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dad in 2010, and my mom in 2012. After my losses, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
Gail May Cagle
Thursday, January 4, 2018
So sorry for the passing of your Father. He and my Dad (Melvin May) were cousins. My Grandmother and his Mother were sisters. My Father spoke fondly of him. My condolences to you all.
CRYSTAL KENNEDY
Thursday, January 4, 2018
I would like to let you know Chris that I will be praying for you and your family, I have not known you long but the time I have known you I think very highly of you and I can tell your father was a kind man through the way you are. Family is the most important thing after God. Be blessed.
Tommy Vaughan
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Chris,
Prayers of comfort and peace for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. As a retired US Army Master Sergeant (Retired), I salute your father for his service to his country and family.
God Bless,
Tommy
Robin Van Nortwick
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
We are so sad but yet rejoice that precious Uncle Loyd is no longer suffering. We are lifting you all up in prayer everyday! With much love,
Robin, John, Nate, Morgan and Megan
Susie Davis-Wood
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
My condolences to Bill Burton and family