He was retired from the Air Force, serving in Vietnam, was a Mason, a pilot and a Christian. He was the son of the late James Stanley Burton and Geneva Reed Burton and was preceded in death by one brother, Stoney Burton and one son, Steve Burton.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Freeman Burton of Monticello; one son, Michael Burton of Memphis, TN; one brother, Marty Burton of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Joyce Harris of Hot Springs, and one grandchild, Haylee Burton.
Condolences(35)
Janice Hale
San Diego, CA Thursday, January 5, 2012 My sincere condolences to the Burton Family. Jimmie will truly be missed by everyone on OLP.Carl Lalonde (Newsy)
, WA Saturday, December 24, 2011 So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He shared some great aviation stories and other tales with us over at OLP/Photosbydave. Had about 8 years of enjoying his posts. Didn't know him well but well enough to know I'm going to miss him.Carl Vancouver Canada
Ted Cook
Fortuna, CA Friday, December 9, 2011 Jimmie will be missed by all of us at OLP. He could always be counted on to make us smile. Fly high Jimmie, we miss you.John Rivers
Lowell, AR Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Jimmie, we will miss you so much. Thanks for being my friend on OLP, Facebook and in person. It was a pleasure sharing tales and experiences with you. One day we will be able to sit down and chat again. Until then, be checking out space and save me a place in Paradise. My utmost condolences to Ruby and the family... You had a goodern!Laurali Marzuki
Montgomery, IL Monday, December 5, 2011 JimmieFuzz...You are already terribly missed. I'm sure you have your own 'set of wings' now, but you have left a big empty space in our world.My deepest sympathy to Ruby and the rest of your family. God bless you all.
hugzzzzzzzzzzzz.....z
B. R. Lovelace
Altheimer,, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Our thoughts are with all the Burtons.Bill and Joyce.Duane Mills
Sherwood, AR Monday, December 5, 2011 Mrs. Ruby (Rubicon), So sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will certainly be in my thoughts and Prayers. May God Bless!Diana Devine
Calgary, Alberta, TX Sunday, December 4, 2011 Jimmy was the first person I connected with when joining OLP. His special brand of humour and great personality will be greatly missed! Condolences.scott freeman
jonesboro, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 Your in our prayers, Scott, Julie,Summer and GageFred Jordan
Fort Smith, AR Sunday, December 4, 2011 Gonna miss you Cuz. Was just getting moved back to Arkansas and looking forward to seeing you on next trip to Drew County. Our prayers are with Ruby, Mike and family in this time of loss. Jimmy was a great guy who loved his family; especially his granddaughter. i don't think anything made him happier than to show off his latest Haley pictures. Rest In Peace.Dave and Mary Russell
Ottawa, Ontario Canada, TX Saturday, December 3, 2011 Sure glad we got to meet you in person, Jimmie. You invited us to your home and treated us to that good old hometown hospitality. Your daily banter on OLP kept us in stitches and we'll miss you dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ruby and all the family.Pat Carlson
Thousand Oaks, CA Saturday, December 3, 2011 Jimmie was a highlight of every morning with his comments, jokes, online shopping. He had good advice to share along with the humor. He will be missed by all of us because he was such a large and lively part of OLP for so many years. My sympathy to Ruby, Mike and Haylee, family and friends. PatBill Bream
, CA Saturday, December 3, 2011 Jimmie... we miss you terribly. I can never thank you enough for all of your jokes, information and help with computer problems. You are sorely missed my friend! :'(Cheryl Tessens
Holly, MI Saturday, December 3, 2011 Jimmie I never met you in person but felt that I knew you..I am going to miss all those silly posts and emails that you would send that would start my day out with a smile.I am going to miss you being there whenever I have a question on how to do something when it comes to photography.I am going to miss all those great pictures of yours. My thoughts and prayers are with Jimmie and his family during this time of sadness and loss..We have lost a friend while heaven has gained an angel.OLP will not be the same without you Jimmie.Jan Roat
Grass Range, MT Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie was the nicest, funniest, sweetest man I never met. I always looked forward to his posts on OLP because they made me laugh. He will be missed.Sending prayers to his family
Jimmie, hope the streets of Heaven are paved with the gold of sunsets, and there is a gentle wind for your wings.
Elaine Talbert
Fort Worth, TX Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie was a huge part of every day for OLP and for all of his friends. He was always there offering a laugh, keeping us up to date with the weather maps, sharing all the most important news from the political front, willing to help anyone any time he could. And always evident was his love for and pride in his family. He was both a fun guy and a true Patriot, serious about his country and its future. The loss of our friend Jimmie is touching all of us deeply. Sending love, and prayers of comfort to Ruby, Mike, and all his family.Bill Stewart
Sidney, BC, CA Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie's passing had saddened his many friends.He was one of the mainstays on the On-Line-Photographers website.
You may be gone, Jimmy, but you will not be forgotten.
Bill & Anne
Sidney, BC Canada
presently at Desert Hot Springs, CA
Emma & Johnny Carter
Weatherford, TX Friday, December 2, 2011 Ruby, anything we can do for you, please let us know. You and Jimmie are among our fondest memories, we lost a great spirit with Jimmie's leaving us.Annita McGinnes
Santa Fe, TX Friday, December 2, 2011 My deepest sympathy goes out to Ruby, Mike and Heylee. Jimmie was one of the sweetest men I've ever had the privilege of meeting. He taught me a lot about photography and about RC planes and other things. I will miss his sense of humor and his patriotism. Ruby and the family will remain in my prayers for comfort. I will cherish the memory of actually getting to meet him and Ruby at High Island's Bird Sanctuary.. God bless you all.Gayle and John Waldrip
, TX Friday, December 2, 2011 Our hearts are heavy to lose such a friend as Jimmie. We'll miss him each and every day. Our sympathy to Ruby, Mike, Haylee and the entire family.Doug and Ruth Ann Lloyd
Wasilla, AK Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie is flying on a new set of wings today.So long friend. See ya there one day.
Ruby, Mike and all the rest of the family you are in our thoughts.
Lin Evans
Berthoud, CO Friday, December 2, 2011 Hey Jimmie,We're missing you pardner, hopefully you're watching and testing those real wings now. We're all terribly sad that you had to leave us so suddenly and so young, but we know that you are off to new adventures and we'll all be seeing you again one of these days before too long. You can fill us in on all the latest and greatest news. Till then.......
Lin
Dorothy Schorn
Sandwich, IL Friday, December 2, 2011 OLP is without our Jimmy Burton. His wit and wisdom made us all laugh and giggle. We will miss you and pray for you.God be with his family and give them strength.
Dorothy Schorn
Tom Dillon
Coppell, TX Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie, I know you're up there smiling down at the rest of us today. Just watch out for politicians and Muslims, and you'll stay happy....oh, wait....there aren't any of either up there, so you'll be fine. We already miss you, my cyber-friend.Jim Welker
Vacaville, CA Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie, you were a true, and loyal friend, I wish you light winds, and blue skies, fly high my friend, fly high, I will never forget you. God Bless.My thoughts and prayers go out to Ruby, Mike, and Heylee
Jim W
David Thomas
Lawton, OK Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie I will miss you like a brother. I looked forward to your thoughts on issues and enjoyed your sense of humor. Never forget the times we did get to spend you in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Save me a place in heavenRon Rytter
Newport News, VA Friday, December 2, 2011 Jimmie was an inspiration to all that he touched.My thoughts and prayers are with Ruby, his son Mike and especially to granddaughter Hayley.
Denise B
, NC Friday, December 2, 2011 I never had the opportunity to meet you in person, but you definitely had a place in my life. I truly enjoyed reading your humorous posts on OLP and looked forward to some morning humor to start my day. You will be missed.K.C. Priest
Bastrop, LA Friday, December 2, 2011 I have known Jimmie for years....since he worked at the hobby shop in Monticello.... on the OnLinePhotographers web site, and during my visits to the model flying field in Monticello. We shared a love for flying models and full size airplanes, and our having served in the same places in the USAF. All who know him will miss him. My condolences to family members and friends. K.C. Priest (Jhowchou)Nick DiGrosso
WEST BERLIN, NJ Friday, December 2, 2011 God Speed good friend I will miss you. You made me smile every day with your random thoughts and sense of humor that matched mine to a T.God must need some extreme zoom and someone to make him laugh. Wear your new wings proudly.
My deepest sympathy to his Ruby, and family
Richard Ellis
monticello, AR Friday, December 2, 2011 Why do all the good people go first. Jimmy will reside in my memory until I join him in Heaver.Gordon and Laura Howe
Nanaimo, BC Canada, TX Friday, December 2, 2011 Rest well Jimmie. OLP will never be the same for us again. Thanks for all your humour and friendship over these past years!Larry & Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Friday, December 2, 2011 Ms. Ruby & Mike,We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Jimmy. Please know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers. It is never easy to give up someone you love. I pray the Lord will extend a special portion of his love and grace to the both of you now and in the days ahead as you go forward without Mr. Jimmy. If we can help in any way feel free to call on us. We love you!!
May God bless the both of you.
Larry Hale
Hawley, TX Thursday, December 1, 2011 You were a very dear friend. Prayers to Ruby & all of the family.Bobbie Hale
Hawley, TX Thursday, December 1, 2011 Love and miss you. You have new wings today.