James "Doug" Burton

James Douglas “Doug” Burton, age 89, of Metropolis, Illinois passed away January 19, 2025 at home.

Doug was born September 20, 1935. He was a lifetime resident of Metropolis and a member of First United Methodist Church where he served on many boards and committees and taught a Sunday School class for 33 years. He also served on the Massac County Unit 1 School Board for 15 years, was a Kentucky Colonel, and a member of Gideons International.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Anita “Jo” Burton; two daughters, Chrystal Parker and husband Kerry of Grand Chain, and Staci Burton and husband Jay Collins of Chicago; two granddaughters, Karly Burk and husband Drayke, and Katie Barfield and husband Jesse; two great grandchildren, Scarlett Burk and James Barfield; one sister, Charlotte Midnight and husband Chip; three nieces and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Charlotte Burton; and sister, Shirley Phillips.

There will be no service. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Project Hope Humane Society, P.O. Box 125, Metropolis, IL, 62960.

Arrangements were entrusted to Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.aikinsfarmer-millerfh.com.

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