It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Larry Dean Burton, husband, father, and brother. Born on January 17, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roy “Lucky” and Lucille Burton and passed away on December 8, 2024 at his home in St. Joseph, MO.
Larry was a hard worker who could always be counted on for any project. In 1968 Larry graduated from Appleton City High School. He went on to marry his high school sweetheart Diana Love, they were married for 14 years and had two sons, Chad and Daniel Burton of Tampa, Florida. After high school Larry went to work for the Local 83 Boilermakers, he later purchased the NAPA store in Appleton City and operated it for several years after which he transferred his NAPA ownership to St. Joseph, Missouri. Larry operated a NAPA franchise for several years. After selling his NAPA business Larry went on to work as a Boilermaker for Local 83 until he retired.
On December 30, 1998, Larry married the love of his life Rufena Greenhaw, they enjoyed 26 wonderful years of marriage before his passing. Larry was baptized at New Home Baptist Church and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Larry enjoyed traveling with Rufena and had a passion for vintage vehicles.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Rufena; sons, Chad and Daniel Burton; step daughter, Charo Davis; step granddaughter, Meghan Davis; sister, Linda (Eddie) Hairgrove; brother, Glen Burton; sister, Roxann (Corey) Lusk; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to their church community and neighbors, Mike & Rose Korte, Debbie Buzzard & Keith Sawyer, Stan & Deb Pankau, Paul & Charlotte Hart, and Gregg Halter.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy “Lucky” and Lucille Burton; and brother, Ricky Lynn Burton.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM, Friday at Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 13, 2024 at Rupp Funeral Home, the Interment will be held at Bethel Cemetery DeKalb.
