Jacob Burton Obituary

In loving memory of Jacob Burton (Burlington, North Carolina), born in Durham, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 20, 2025 at the age of 60. Jacob leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Burton, Jr. and Lucinda Whitted Burton; and his brother Donald Burton "Duck". He is survived by: his daughter Chevy Channel Burton; his grandchildren, Javion Rankin, Javaya Rankin, Darnell Thomas, Jr., Nazir "The Great" Thomas and Courtney Lambert; his siblings, Ronnie Burton (Faith), Jeff Burton (Linda), Juanita Burton, Sylvester Burton (Cassandra), Sonya Whitted, Sophia Burton, Calus Wilson (Beverly), Melissa Robinson (Anthony), Cheryse Burton and Daryl Harrison; his aunt Georgia Cates; his great-aunts, Carolyn Torain and Geneva Torain; and his friends, Danny Poole, Wendy Bradsher, Clinton Foust, Bryant Jones, Arthur Poole and Thea Whitted.