Leonard Burton

Leonard Burton, 83, of Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at his home. He was born April 17, 1942 in Columbia. He retired from Pepsi Co. He loved to hunt and fish, and being around his family. He always looked forward to the family cookouts.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Holmes Burton; parents, Ivan and Georgia Burton; brothers, Harlan Burton and Vernon Burton; and sisters, Jewel Howard, Ethel Eysoldt, Clarice McGaha, Norma Potts, Virginia Hunt, and Phyllis Moore.

 He is survived by his four children, Sherri (Kenny Coogle) Burton, Troy Burton, Donna (Tommy Despain) McCorkle, and Anthony Burton; grandson he raised; Jeff Heath; he was a loving grandfather to; Tabitha (AJ) Bailey, Dustin Burton, David (Matt) Burton, Kayla Rivas, Kimberly (David) Moore, Mark Coogle, Julie Myers, Donnie McCorkle, Tori (Steven) Durbin, and Jessica (Justin) Abbott; great-grandchildren, Max Bailey, Olivia Bailey, Ethan Bailey, Lillian Moore, Felix Moore, Aaliyah Burton, Aiden Taylor,  X'zavion Taylor, Kayla Johnson, Micah Coogle, Bella Coogle, Kaithy Coogle, Jordan Lamonda, Shaun Lamonda, Marissa Myers, Kiren Anderson, Kali Swafford, Kurtis Burton, Noah Bailey; sister, Glenna Schofner; sister-in-law, Darlene Burton; and several nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

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