Dawson Lawrence Burton

Published 7:43 pm Friday, December 2, 2016

Dawson Lawrence Burton, age 83, of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016.

A native of Selma, Dawson was president of the class of 1952 at Albert G. Parrish High School.

He attended Auburn University and upon graduation received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army.

After a career in the Army, he retired in 1980 with the rank of Colonel.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Lois Burton; daughter, Susan Payne (Charles) of Mobile; sister, Kathleen Weill of New Orleans; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, at New Live Oak Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Knight officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

Visitation will be Sunday from 12-1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675

You may visit www.LawrenceBrownService.com or www.facebook.com/lawrencefh to offer the family condolences.