John Edward Burton

Mr. John Edward (J. E.) Burton, 61, of Dalton, passed away, Monday December 29, 2008 at Hamilton Medical Center due to complications from Diabetes and chronic renal failure.
He was the son of the late, Aster and Edna Dixon Burton and was preceded in death by many, many Aunts and Uncles.
J. E. retired after 36 years of service to Whitfield County and the State of Georgia. He was also a member of the Dalton Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary Lynn Hooper Burton of Dalton; daughters and sons-in-law, Tara and Terry Bates, Caycie and Chris Sand all of Dalton; sister, Patricia and Johnny Jones of Dalton; grandchildren, Evan Bates, Katie Wilson and Mollie Sand; nieces, nephew and cousins also survive.
The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Saturday from 4 to 7 P.M. followed by a short celebration of his life, which will be led in prayer by the Reverend Ed Pippin.
The family ask that flowers please be omitted and memorial be made to the Conasauga Kidney Care, 1506 Broadrick Dr., Dalton, GA. 30720.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com
Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.