George Franklin Burton

George Franklin Burton, age 86 of Sale Creek, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Sale Creek on August 12, 1937, the son of Hershel and Viola (Bowman) Burton. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Bryce Fugate; his brother, Hershel Burton; and three infant siblings.

George lived in Sale Creek all of his life, was an inspector at Pro Golf in Chattanooga, and was an active member of Sale Creek Masonic Lodge 280 F&AM. He was of the Church of God faith.

George is survived by his two daughters, Audrey (Mike) Headrick of Signal Mountain and Casey (Richard) Fugate of Graysville; his four grandchildren, Alex Headrick, Emma Headrick, Karlea Fugate, and Waylon Fugate; and his three sisters, Anita Gibson of Soddy-Daisy, Ruth Tennyson of Sale Creek, and Oddie Hindman of Soddy-Daisy.

Funeral services for George will be on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tom Caylor officiating. He will be laid to rest at Welsh-Rogers Cemetery in Sale Creek after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 110 Somerville Ave., Suite 227, Chattanooga, TN 37405.

Please share your memories and photos of George on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 12:00 noon until the time of the service.