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Jim Burton

Obituary Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. Jim Burton, age 84 of Maysville, Georgia who entered rest Wednesday, April 2, 2025.  Mr. Burton was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, a son of the late Albert James Burton, Sr. and the late Leatha Pearl Garret Burton.  Mr. Burton retired from AT&T after twenty years and upon retirement he founded and operated Jefferson Custom Cabinets for twenty six years.  Mr. Burton was a Master Cabinet Maker and his work graces many homes and offices throughout the area.  Mr. Burton was a member of Apple Valley Baptist Church, and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Burton is preceded by ten brothers and sisters.

Survivors include his wife of sixty years, Martha Ellen Bowman Burton.  Children; Brian James Burton (Tricia), Elena Golden (Vince Eget) and Belinda Nichols.  Sister, Wanda Burton Caudill.  Grandchildren, Tyler Durden (Jessica), Benjamin Golden (Charleny), Austin Golden (Sarah), Hannah Oliver (Clayton), Tanner Burton and Ainsley Burton.  Great grandchildren; Griffin Durden, Garrett Durden, Gauge Durden, Gwen Durden, Caroline Golden, Bennett Oliver, Annelise Golden, and Hudson Golden.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday, April 5, 2025 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral with Reverend Gary Thompson officiating with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. prior to the service at Evans Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Jim Burton to the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567, Jefferson, Georgia  30549.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467      

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com

Funeral Date
04/05/2025 at 3:00PM
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Evans Funeral Home
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(706) 367-5467
Address
1350 Winder Hwy, Jefferson 30549
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