Funeral Information
Location:
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories
Date: 09-27-2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Time: 10:00 AM
Visitation Information
Location:
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories 1520 East Washington Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Date: 09-27-2024
Time: 9:00 AM
Time: 9:00 AM
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Obituary
James “Cory” Burton departed this life on September 17, 2024, at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1986, in Springfield, Illinois, as the son of Patricia Johnson and Bruce Clark.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, enjoyed gospel music, cooking and always kept a smile on his face but mostly loved and knew God. He worked at various hair salons throughout Central Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia, but most recently, he worked as a cosmetologist at Cuts on the Boulevard.
He attended All Nations Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C with his mother and Sister Jasmine
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dollie Berry; uncles, Michael Doss, Larry Doss, and Kevin Doss; and aunt, Sandy Doss.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Patricia (Doss) Johnson of Springfield, IL; father, Bruce Clark; sisters, Jasmine Burton, Caprea Wheatley of Las Vegas, NV, Ashley Pearl of Atlanta, GA, Eric Clark-Perry of Springfield, IL, and Brianna Baxter of Springfield, IL; brother, Andre Clark of Springfield, IL; and special loved ones, Alex, Carter Burton, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, enjoyed gospel music, cooking and always kept a smile on his face but mostly loved and knew God. He worked at various hair salons throughout Central Illinois and Atlanta, Georgia, but most recently, he worked as a cosmetologist at Cuts on the Boulevard.
He attended All Nations Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C with his mother and Sister Jasmine
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dollie Berry; uncles, Michael Doss, Larry Doss, and Kevin Doss; and aunt, Sandy Doss.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother, Patricia (Doss) Johnson of Springfield, IL; father, Bruce Clark; sisters, Jasmine Burton, Caprea Wheatley of Las Vegas, NV, Ashley Pearl of Atlanta, GA, Eric Clark-Perry of Springfield, IL, and Brianna Baxter of Springfield, IL; brother, Andre Clark of Springfield, IL; and special loved ones, Alex, Carter Burton, a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.