Claude Willie Burton Sr.

Mr. Claude Willie Burton, Sr. was born on December 16, 1945, in Elberton, GA to the late Mr. Cordell Burton, Sr. and the late Mrs. Rocilla Turman Baker. Without a whimper, sigh or moan, but quietly and serenely, Mr. Claude Willie Burton Sr. made his transition on Monday, March 9, 2026, while at his residence.

Claude was preceded in death by his wife Marie Blackwell Burton; his four brothers Samuel Turman, Thomas Baker, Walter Leroy Baker and Virgil Dale Baker.

Claude leaves behind his children, Nancy Burton, Claude (Patty) Burton, Jr. and Quincy Burton all of Elberton, GA; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; his nine siblings Cordell Burton, James (Henrietta) Baker both of Elberton, GA, Charles Baker, Harold (Mary) Baker both of Atlanta, GA, LaMark (Tamala) Baker of Athens, GA, Sarah Montgomery, Deckrise (Rudolph) Moore, Ruthie (Eric) Anderson all of Atlanta, GA and Barbara Jordan of Augusta, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

At the request of Mr. Burton, no formal services will be held. The family kindly requests that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement.

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Arrangements for Mr. Claude Willie Burton Sr. have been entrusted to Mack’s Funeral Home, Elberton Chapel.

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