Lloyd Carroll Burton

Lloyd Carroll Burton, 81 of Sumiton, Alabama, went to his eternal reward on Monday, February 3rd, surrounded by his family. Lloyd was born on August 15th, 1943, coming in a close second to his twin brother, Floyd Burton, who entered 10 minutes earlier. He graduated from Dora High School in 1961. Lloyd served in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years where he was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant. He was co-owner of Sumiton Machine and Sumiton Mine Supply, businesses he began with his father, Buel and his brother, Floyd in 1973. Through the years, these businesses have employed many of the areas technical school graduates or experienced work force to provid the coal and industrial sectors repair and aftermarket part services. Lloyd spent his life serving others; participating in church / civic organizations or quietly helping others in need. He was a member of the Sumiton Church of God where he had attended since childhood with his family. He was active in the church’s youth program, serving as a Sunday School Teacher in Children’s church. Lloyd was actively involved in community activities serving in the American Civil Defense, President of the Sumiton Elementary School PTA, Leader of Sumiton Cub Scout Pack 121, and Dora High School Band Booster President. He had a lifelong love for ranching and found time to raise cattle and horses. He enjoyed sharing this experience through his participation with both the Jefferson County and Walker County Livestock Associations. More importantly, Lloyd enjoyed spending time with his family, playing catch with his children and grandchildren or taking them for rides on the numerous tractors, wagons, buggies and horses on the family property. He is preceded in death by parents, Buel and Myrtle Burton; his brother, Wayne Burton; his sister, Anita Burton; and his grandson, Matthew Davis Burton. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 61 years, Martha Ann Hughes Burton; son, Phillip Burton (Francine); daughter, Leneda; grandchildren, Janice Britt (Brandon), Kirsten Villanueva, Zachary Burton, Jordan Mille, Kaylee Detraz and Ansley Smith; great-grandchildren, Aiden Sedunov, Analeigh Detraz, Avery Detraz, Amaya Villanueva, and Sawyer Mille. Additionally, he is survived by one twin-brother, Floyd (Sue), one sister, Betty Rizzo (Bucky) and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and extended family. When asked, he considered them all, “his favorite.” Funeral Services will be Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 2 PM at the Sumiton Church of God. Rev. Harv Turner and Rev. James Aycox will officiate. Burial will follow at New Horizon Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service time. Pallbearers will be Zachary Burton, Richard Cannon, Jonathan Dean, Ron Duggar, Stephen Rizzo, Wayne Sanford, Jacob Twilley, New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home, Dora directing 205-648-2323

Lloyd Carroll Burton

August 15, 1943 - February 3, 2025