Luther Wallace Burton, my Paw Paw, went to meet Jesus this afternoon. He was born March 13, 1917 (he and my sister share a birthday) and died today May 16, 2010. He was 93 years old! My Paw Paw was a funny man...he made me laugh a lot! He made many, many things out of wood....some of which I still have....rolling pins, cooling racks, paper towel holders, a kitchen set for me and my sister, a small table and chairs that I'm now using for my Godson, toys, baskets, picture frames...anything you could want! He could cook some good cornbread and hush puppies among many other things! He was a HARD worker! He had the biggest garden until he just couldn't walk anymore. He would raise more vegetables than he and my Maw Maw could ever eat...he would just give them away! He loved his little church, Ironaton United Methodist Church! He also loved my Maw Maw dearly. He hasn't been the same since she died 3 1/2 years ago. Though I will miss him, he still lives on. I can see him in my Daddy and my brother...it's crazy because sometimes they'll do a little something and I'll say "Wow, you are just like Paw Paw!"
Today is also the day I lost my final grandparent. I was blessed enough to have all 4 of my grandparents until I was 23 years old. I was blessed to have at least one grandparent until I was 30 years old. It feels odd to have no living grandparents anymore!
Here are some pictures of my Paw Paw:
Paw Paw with me and Celia
Paw Paw and Maw Maw - he wore overalls ALL the time!
1986: He used to smoke a pipe. The story of why he finally quit is another funny one!
Paw Paw with my cousin Cody. See the cast....he almost cut his thumb off doing some woodwork!
We spent most Thanksvings at the Burton side. Here is Paw Paw helping to set the holiday table.
Daddy with Paw Paw and Maw Maw
Thad looking at Paw Paw Ford. He loved Fords....I sure wish somebody would fix up this old truck!
2008
Making me laugh
PawPaw....you are missed! We are sad for us, not you, for you are no longer suffering, and you got to meet Jesus today!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Final Goodbye
Posted by Buffy at 1:57 PM
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3 comments:
Beautiful tribute to your Paw Paw. I'm praying for you and your family, Buffy!
Buffy, thanks for giving us a glimpse of your pawpaw and my Uncle Buddy! I had the honor of knowing him in a personal and wonderful way.
He was loved by me and my wife & our daughter so much.
I am proud to known him and had seen his work ethics in action and his kindness and gentle heart. I will miss very much but he is in my heart as he is in yours and we will see him again!!
Love from Cousin John,Gail & Rebekah.
I loved what you wrote about your Paw Paw. I lost my grams almost 2 yrs ago and would give anything to have another day with her. but I know she's doing a lot better where she's at! My prayers and condolences to you and your family! You know this is our Temporary Home and you'll see him again one day!
Love ya girl!
xoxo
MaryLee & family
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