James Calvin Burton
March 31, 1943 - December 15, 2020
James Calvin Burton, 77, of Salisbury, NC passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1943 in Rand, West Virginia to the late Dennis Ernest Burton and Ella Mae Harris Burton. He was a graduate of Dupont High School in Belle West Virginia, Class of 1961 and attended West Virginia State University. Mr. Burton was retired from KOSA-Fiber Industries in 2004, where he worked for 37 ½ years as an Industrial Mechanic. He was a member of Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge #576 and the York Rite. Mr. Burton loved fishing, the outdoors, watching his grandsons play baseball, and his pride and joy 1967 Chevy Nova II. Preceding him in death was his son, James Ernest “Ernie” Burton in 2018. Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Nadene Hicks Burton; son, David Ray Burton and wife Nancy of Salisbury, NC; brother, Dennis Ray Burton of Denver, NC; grandchildren, Zander and Drew Burton and Daughter-in-law, Jeanmarie Burton. Mr. Burton can be viewed at Summersett Funeral Home Friday, December 18, 2020 before 3 PM. A Graveside Service will be held 3:30 PM Friday at Rowan Memorial Park. Social distancing will be observed and mask required. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Burton family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
James Calvin Burton, 77, of Salisbury, NC passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He was born March 31, 1943 in Rand, West Virginia to the late Dennis Ernest Burton and Ella Mae Harris Burton. He was a graduate... View Obituary & Service Information