East Stone Gap, Va.-Sandy Wayne Burton, Sr., 73, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his home.
He was born and raised in Norton, Va. and had lived in Big Stone Gap, Va. and East Stone Gap for most of his life. He was a painter for Brummitt Paints and then became self-employed. He loved to fish, drink his coffee and pitching horseshoes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Burton and Della (Asbury) Burton; and three brothers and one sister.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Patricia Burton; three sons, Sandy W. Burton, Jr. (Sabrina) and Anthony Scott Burton, both of Big Stone Gap, and Cody Tyler Burton (Daniela), East Stone Gap; grandchildren, Isaac Burton , Ralph Burton, Jacob Burton, Faith Halcomb, Sam Burton, Bryson Burton, Adalynn Burton, Brittany Keen, Jasmine Keen, Kayden Keen and Jason Hamilton; great grandchildren, Aria Burton, Scylla Burton, Cora Halcomb, Mavis Halcomb and Edith Halcomb; brother, Harvey Burton, Big Stone Gap; and several nieces and nephews.
A private service will be conducted on Friday, August 25th, 2023, at the residence.
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