He was married to Valerie Ann Saba Burton Age 81 of Bogalusa, Louisiana on Date of June 12, 1973. He graduated from Hawley High School in 1959, he attended Radiologic Technologist training and two years of college at Dallas Baptist University. Gary also served in the United States Army and National Guard from 1961 to 1966.
Gary worked/had a career as a Radiologic Technologist at Abilene Medical Center; Sales with X Ray Engineering; Sales and District Manager, Siemens Medical Systems, Dallas Region from 1973-1998; Golf Manufacturers Representative from 1999-2014. He worked for the following companies: Abilene Medical Center, X Ray Engineering, Siemens Medical System, Various Golf Companies.
He was a member of Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church - Lamar Blvd in Arlington, Texas. Gary had a passion for Hunting, Golf and His Grandchildren. He loved Football and Baseball. He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers. He loved playing golf with his Friends. He enjoyed going to the Horse Races and watching Rodeos on TV as he was once a Rodeo Cowboy.
Gary loved his family and family get-togethers. He was fortunate to have many close Friends.
There’s a Quote by Sarah Ockler “In your entire life, you can probably count your true friends on one hand. Those are the ones you need to cherish and He did, A Life well lived.
He was survived by: Wife, Valerie Burton; Daughter, Lisa Porter Mohon and Husband, Scott; Daughter, Dori Burton; Son, Brad Porter; Daughter, Liz Morgan; Grandchildren: Blake Duerson and Wife, Kristi; Nick Morgan and Family; Zachary Mohon; Lindsay Copleman and Husband, John; Garrett Mohon and Wife, Amy; Stephen Mohon; Madison Morgan; Leyton Mohon; Brady Porter; Nolan Porter; Kaitlynn Porter; Great Grandchildren: Hadyn and Tristan Lopez; Sophia Mohon, Harper Duerson, Braylie Copleman. Sister: Shirley Thompson and Husband, George, of Lubbock, Texas; Rick Burton and Wife, Margaret of Rockwall, Texas; Nephews: Gary Burton, Dallas; Ron Rosenbach and Family, St Augustine, Florida; Nieces; Stacie and Dennis and Family, Lubbock, Texas; Sheila Weber and Husband Troy and Family of Waco, Texas; Rachael Barber and Family. His Fur babies: Smidgen, Sadie and Shadow.
Celebration of Life Service: Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church, 715 East Lamar Blvd, Arlington, Texas, 76011, Sunday, June 4, 2023 @ 3:30 PM
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to: American Kidney Foundation @ kidneyfund.org or American Heart Association @ heart.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.moore-funeralhome.com for the Burton family.
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