Lawton Burt

Rev. Lawton Burt, 83, of Dawsonville died Friday, June 12, 2009 at his residence following an extended illness.

Born September 13, 1925 to the late Luther and Luna Burt, he was a lifelong resident of Dawson County. A Baptist minister for 57 years, after he was ordained he served as pastor of 16 churches. In addition to his ministry, he was a retired poultry and cattle farmer and worked for many years as a home builder. Rev. Burt was a former Director of Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation for 25 years, was a former member of the Dawson County Board of Education, served on the Board of Directors of First Community Bank and was a member of Juno Baptist Church and Etowah Lodge # 222 F & AM. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Melva Tatum, and a grandson, Neal Burt.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Aline Burt, Dawsonville; children, Linda and David Thompson, Locust Grove, Jane and David Ralston, Blue Ridge, Glenn and Robin Burt, Dawsonville; sister, Hazel Stowers, Dawsonville; brother and sister in law, James and Diane Burt; grandchildren, Cris and Ricky Nabors, Amy and Steve Sinnamon, Elizabeth Ralston, Matthew Ralston, and great grandchildren, Alex Nabors, Dalyn Guinn and Kayla Guinn. A number of other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday June 15, 2009 at 11 oâ