Walter L Burton *
Walter L. Burton, 85, of Zoarville, died Wednesday June 9, 2021 at Park Village South in New Philadelphia. Born November 9, 1935 in Salyersville, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Henry and Clarris (Holbrook) Burton. He retired in 1996 as a millwright at the former Reeves Steel Company in Dover after 30 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the New Philadelphia V.F.W. and the Carrollton Masonic Ledge. Walt enjoyed flying and has owned three planes over the years. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his wife the former Donna Daniels on May 13, 2001. Surviving are two children, Jeff (Susan) Burton and Marsha (Thomas) Sizemore, both of Somerdale; three grandchildren: Kristin (Ben) Muzechuk, Nathan Ritenour and Jacob (Whitney) Burton; great grandchildren: Donna, Lidia, Easton and twins due in September; two brothers, J.C. Burton of Zoarville, Jerry (Brenda) Burton of Mineral City; and a sister, Betty (Wes) Cox of Dover.
Family graveside services will be held at New Cumberland Cemetery with Pastor John Dunn officiating. The Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar is handling the arrangements. To share a memory, please visit the funeral home’s web site. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Fairfield Volunteer Fire Dept. in Walt’s memory.
Lebold-Smith 330-874-3113 www.smithfuneral.com
Published by The Times Reporter on Jun. 11, 2021.