Jesse Ray Burton

The family of Jesse Ray Burton mourns his passing. Born December 16, 1926 at Indianapolis, Indiana, to Calvin Burton and Claudine Bowers Burton. Entered into rest December 27, 2007 at home surrounded by family.

His memory will be cherished by children, Darlene Swaby, Shannon Pearson, Cyla Jewart, Jessie Shields, Aaron, Brian, Clay, Neal, Keith Burton; sisters, Charlotte Tolen, Marge Kemp.

His faith will be carried on by 27 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. He is reunited in the presence of our Heavenly Father with both parents; beloved wife, Betty Jean McDowell Burton; son, Loren Burton

Jesse served his country honorably in the US Navy during World War II. He was a graduate of Warren Central High School and employed with Link-belt of Indianapolis. The family moved to Bloomfield in 1961. Jesse was the last Captain of the Farmers Ferry that crossed White River north of Worthington. It had operated continuously from 1856 until 1989.

Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday December 21, 2007 at Concord General Baptist Church of Calvertville, Pastor Galen Judy officiating.

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