Richard Floyd Burton, Senior

Richard Floyd Burton, Senior, 92, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The V.A. Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was born May 27, 1934, in Eaton, Colorado, to Everet Floyd Burton and Willa Frances (Renfro) Burton.  He served in The United States Army during The Korean Conflict, and he later worked as a journeyman mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-five years, Barbara (Baker) Burton; his son, Jerry Burton and his sister, Margaret Vargas.  Survivors include his sons: Richard Floyd Burton, Junior of Indiana and Charles (Sheila) Anthony Burton of Pettigrew, Arkansas; his daughters: Kay (Richard) Rausch of Fayetteville and Pamela (David) Garnhart of Livermore, California; his brother, David Burton of Livermore, California; his sister, Elaine Green of Russellville, Arkansas and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Private interment will be at Brashears Cemetery in Saint Paul, Arkansas.

Arrangements are entrusted to Madison County Funeral Service, 4373 South Main Street, Hindsville, Arkansas 72738.

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