Kenneth Glenn Burton

 

 

Kenneth Glenn Burton, 89, went to his heavenly home on June 26, 2016.  He was born to Glen Kenneth and Clarice Florence (Golden) Burton on August 9, 1926, in Oil City, Louisiana.  

 

From an early age, Kenneth felt a calling to be a physician.  He attended L.S.U.  Baton Rouge on a basketball scholarship where he also excelled at football and track.  Later, he attended medical school at L.S.U. in New Orleans, finishing his education in June of 1951.  He completed his internship at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio in 1952 and joined the United States Air Force later that year.  He was stationed at Bolling Air Force Base, specializing in family practice and emergency care.  Later, he was honored to serve as Flight Surgeon for Air Force One and the Joint Chiefs of Staff under presidents Eisenhower and Truman.  Following his discharge in June of 1954, he set up his successful private practice in San Antonio where he served the community for over forty years.       

 

Although Kenneth was a devoted doctor, he always put God and family first.  He met Mickey, his wife of 66 years, while he was still in medical school.  They married on December 28,1949, and had five children:  Brenda, Glenn, John, Debbie, and Mark.  Anyone who knew them would say that life was never dull at the Burton home. He was a hands-on dad who enjoyed many hobbies and sports with his children…and their countless friends! Whether it was hunting, fishing, photography, or skiing, he always approached activities with a passion. The same could be said for his desire for life-long learning.  He was a Bible scholar and constantly  studied_medicine.                  

 

Dr. Burton is survived by his wife, Mildred Hay Burton, his children Brenda Burton of San Antonio, Glen and wife Lynn (Hanson) Burton of Austin, Dr. John and Marsha (Hedges) Burton of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Deborah Burton Duke of Sunrise Beach, Texas, and Mark and Michelle (Termohlen) Burton of Leander, Texas, 9 grandchildren,10great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.                                

 

Funeral services will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 2, 2016, with Reverend Doctor Jerry Hardwick officiating. An online register may be signed at www.PutnamCares.com.

 

The family wished to thank Kindred Caregivers and especially Greg Knapp for the special care given to Dr. Burton.

 

Memorials may be given to the  Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl.,New York, N.Y. 10001 or to the charity of your choice.

 

Arrangements by Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639. (325)388-0008