Lyon "Lonnie" Hue Burton

Lyon “Lonnie” Hue Burton, age 60, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home in Decatur, TN. Lonnie was born on June 8, 1959 in Chattanooga, TN. He was an outdoorsman. Fishing on the creek bank was where he could be found.
Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bessie Burton, three brothers Bud Burton, Lester Burton and Robert Burton, two sisters June Burton Hall and Nellie Burton Rogers.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years Brenda Bryson Burton, four sons Robert Burton and wife Tonya of Cleveland, James Burton of Cleveland, Jesse Bryson and wife Tammy of Decatur and Brandon Burton of Decatur, two brothers Wayne Burton and wife Brenda of Georgetown and Richard Burton and wife Mary of Ooltewah, two sisters Martha Burton Dean of Calhoun and Aileen and husband Mac McGill of Cleveland. Lonnie is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will take place at a later date.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Lonnie and/or your condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.