Clarence "C.W." Willie Burton Sr., 77, of Newport, died Thursday, April 25, 2013 at his home surrounded by family.
A private memorial service will be held.
C. W. served his country in the US Navy, managed McDonald's stores in Greensboro and Graham for 23 years, and retired from Carteret Craven Electric after 14 1/2 years of employment.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Caroline Myers Burton of the home: four children Clarence Willie "J.R." Burton Jr., and wife Cindie of Newport, Billy W. Burton and wife Connie of Thomasville, Michael Paul Burton and wife Debra of Newport, and Vickie Dison and husband Terry of Jacksonville: eight grandchildren:and seven great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Eunice Burton, and a sister Patsy Doutt.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of Carteret County PO Drawer 1619 Morehead City, NC 28557.