Mr Robert Lem Burton

September 15, 1948 - October 16, 2017

Robert Lem Burton was born on September 15, 1948. He was the son of the late Homer and Mary Burton and was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Burton. He passed from this world October 16, 2017 at his home in Moore County after a brief illness. He was 69 years of age. Robert enjoyed fishing, watching football and NASCAR racing, but he was happiest when he was playing in the dirt; he was a heavy machine operator for 43 years, operating a variety of equipment; he enjoyed working outdoors. Robert loved his family, and friends and his church family at Brownington Church of the Nazarene where he attended. Survivors are a loving and supportive wife, Debbie Holt Burton of Lynchburg, sons Clifton Burton (Kelli) Unionville, Brent Burton (Mandy) Shelbyville, stepson Kenny Kesey (Tammy) Manchester; daughter Crystal Henley (Josh) Normandy, step-daughter Kim Roberts (Bob) Tullahoma. Also surviving are brothers Bobby Burton (Kellie) Manchester, Smiley Burton (Annette) Lynchburg, Johnny Burton (Ruby) Shelbyville; sisters Rachel Prince (Phil) Flat Creek, Mary Bunn (Gene)Lynchburg, Edith Harris (Wayne) Lynchburg, Joyce Partin (Chuck) Tullahoma. Mr. Burton also leaves 14 grandchildren, Katlin and John Robert, Jessica Burton, Cameron Pinkston, McKayla, Jace, Max, Liam, Kylie and Avie Roberts, Ava and Leslie Kesey, Jerrica Gattis and Keauana Corcilius, and 2 great-grandchildren, Carson Presley and Jackson Kesey. Mr. Burton also leaves behind his faithful canine companion, Cricket. Visitation will be October 18, 2017 from 11 am until time of service at 2 pm with Bro. William Brunosky officiating. Burial will follow at the Lynchburg Cemetery.