William Burton

SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 4:00 PM Saturday, December 31, 2011, at Fairview Cemetery, with Dr. Jeff Knighton, pastor of First Christian Church, and Steve Hawkins, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Burton was born December 31, 1923 in Arkansas City, Kansas. As a young boy, his family moved to Pampa, and he graduated from Pampa High School in 1942. After graduation, Bill enlisted in the U. S. Navy, serving during World War II. He married Virginia E. Olson on November 22, 1944 in San Diego, California. After the war, he worked for his father's company, D. V. Burton Tire Company for many years. He moved back to San Diego, California where he owned a steel company for 35 years, returning to Pampa to retire. He was a member of First Christian Church of Pampa. SURVIVORS: wife: Evie Burton of the home; a son: Bill Burton and wife Donna of San Diego, California; a daughter: Beverly Ryan and husband George of San Diego, California; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.MEMORIALS: Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, 600 SW 11th Ave., Amarillo, Texas 79101.