Dean Burton

Dean Gary Burton 48, of Colonial Heights died Saturday October 11, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late David "Pete" Burton Jr., and Jean S. Burton, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary W. Burton, and brother David K. "Wayne" Burton Jr. Dean was a member of Swift Creek Baptist Church, the N.A. and AA fellowship, and was a registered nurse at Southside Regional Medical Center. He loved to play poker and was an avid fisherman. Dean is survived by the mother of his children Teresa Smith Burton of Colonial Heights, his daughter Brittany F. Burton of Colonial Heights and her fiancé Aaron Cook of Chester, a son Brendan D. Burton of Colonial Heights, sisters Karla B. Pruitte of Colonial Heights, Kimberly A. Roberts and husband Timothy, of Prince George, Stefanie L. Eads and husband Matthew, of Colonial Heights Crystal R.L. Burton, and fiancé Dwayne Nixon of Colonial Heights, a brother Donald Burton of Capron, and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He is also survived by his loving pet Nina Burton. A funeral service will take place Wednesday October 15, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard, with Speaker Mike Davis officiating. Burial will be Private. The family will receive friends Tuesday October 14, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers are welcomed or Contributions can be made to the Tri City Club 100 River Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803 Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.