Burton Walrath

Burton Jay Walrath Jr., 95, of Cedar Key, FL passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the E. T. York Hospice Care Center in Gainesville, FL. Burton was preceded in death by his cherished wife of 68 years, Virginia Delaino Walrath, as well as his siblings, Pearl, Richard, Margaret and Gordon, He is survived by his three daughters, Doris Virginia (Jolyn) Corbin, Evelyn (Sammy) Yearty, and Miriam Walrath Needham, four grandchildren, John (Jami) Corbin, Virginia Lou (Billy) Keith, William Needham Jr., and Tiffany Herold; five great grandchildren, Jack Burton and Weston Corbin, Emma Grace and William Eugene Keith, and Garrett Herold. Burtons grand and great grandchildren were his pride and joy. Burton was born to his parents, Burton Jay and Eula Chitty Walrath, on November 18, 1923 in Bryceville, FL. At the age of 18 months his parents moved to Cedar Key, FL. Burton was a 1941 graduate of Cedar Key High School. Upon graduation he worked as a welder in the shipyards in Jacksonville, FL. He served in the European Theater during WWII, as 1st Sergeant in the 164th Combat Engineers. He landed on Utah Beach on D-Day+3 and served until the wars end. Upon returning home, Burton took over his fathers grocery store in Cedar Key, which he and Virginia ran until their retirement in 1983. Burton was a member of the Cedar Key United Methodist Church for 93 years, where he served as treasurer for over 40 years. He was a member of the Levy County School Board for 16 years. Burton spent most of his retirement with the mowing and upkeep of his daughters' yards and working in his son-in-laws pine tree farm, up until a few months before his death. His family rejoices in knowing that their beloved father is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and reunited with his adored wife Virginia. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 at the Cedar Key United Methodist Church in Cedar Key, FL with Rev. Barry Andrews, Rev. Sandra Horner and Rev. James Howse officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service from 10:00-11:00 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of the Knauff Funeral Home-Chiefland, FL (352)493-4777 In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Cedar Key United Methodist Church, 6050 D. Street, Cedar Key, FL 32625.(352)543-0011 SERVICES

Visitation

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cedar Key United Methodist Church 6050 D Street Cedar Key, FL 32625

Funeral Service

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 11:00 AM

Cedar Key United Methodist Church 6050 D Street Cedar Key, FL 32625