James (Pal) Burton

James (Pal) Burton, age 97, of Tull, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was born July 20, 1916 in Tull, Arkansas. Mr. Burton was a member of Saline Missionary Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and he loved his family. Mr. Burton was a carpenter by trade having built or remodeled several houses in his Tull community. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Burton had a great love for nature and animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wylie Burton and Dora Ashcraft Burton; his wife, Fern Burton; one brother and six sisters. He is survived by his son, Don Burton; daughter, Jeanie Robinson and husband H. D. all of Tull; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 21 at Ashby Funeral Home. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 22 at Ebenezer Cemetery in Tull. Bro. Kim Hammer will be officiating. Family Comments: A special thanks to Sheridan Nursing & Rehab Center and Hospice. On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.