Alfred Burton

Alfred Taylor Burton, 78, of Chattanooga passed away Saturday, July 27, 2013, in a local hospital.He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany.Survivors include his wife, Ruthie F. Burton; two sons, Tony Burton, of Fairview, Tenn., and Shane Burton, of Chattanooga; one daughter, Hayley L. (Josh) Headrick, of Chattanooga; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one sister, Sandra Dixson, of East Ridge.A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery.There will be no visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastBrainerdChapel.com.Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road.