On the afternoon of January 28, 2023, Jack Lee Burton, age 74, of Plainville Kansas, graduated from his earthly body at St. Frances Medical Center in Topeka surrounded by his family. Jack was born in 1948 the son of Ronald and Luella “Bebe” Burton.
He graduated from Plainville High School in 1966 and attended Kansas State University where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the fast attack Submarine USS Snook. He was Past Master of the Paradise Masonic Lodge #290, served on the USD 270 School Board, longtime member the Plainville Fire Department and the Plainville Rescue Squad. He was a member of the VFW, Kansas Farm Bureau, United Methodist Church, and Senior Corps.
Jack worked for Phillips 66 and the Kansas Department of Corrections. He farmed in Rooks and Ellis County. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed serving as a host Hunt Master for friends from many states, his gregarious nature, bullet proof spirit and amazing stories entertained all those whom he encountered and insured that anyone who met him was never a stranger more than once.
Jack is preceded in death by his daughter Amber, father Ronald, mother Bebe, and brothers Mike and Ronnie. He is survived by his brother Pat of Crowley, TX; sister Susan of Covington, LA; son Noah Burton, wife Jenn and grandchildren Addison Grace Henshaw and Ranger Michael Burton of Justin, TX; daughter Heidi Kelly, husband Caleb and grandchildren Makayla, Sullivan, and Prosper Jack Kelly of Round Rock, TX; grandson Hunter Burton of Topeka, KS and former spouse Charlotte Burton of Topeka, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Burton Family Scholarship Fund at First State Bank or may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville, KS.
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