Allen Lee Burton

Allen Lee Burton, “AB” passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at home with his wife by his side after a battle with cancer. He leaves his wife and best friend of 48 years, Barbara (LeHew) Burton, his son James Burton (Terry), daughter Catherine Kloby (preceded in death by his son-in-law Wayne). Grandchildren Melissa Lake (fiancé John Luskey), Joseph Licausi (Karen), Elizabeth Chaaya (Tony), Joshua Burton and Nicholas Burton. Nine great grandchildren; Natalie, Samuel, Adam Lake, Hunter, Patirck, Chloe Licausi, Callie, Gabriel, and Anthony Joseph Chaaya. Two great- great- grandchildren; Emma and Scarlet. Sister Shirley Houck (Willie), nephews; Matthew (Wendy) and Jonathan, brother-in-law Jack LeHew, and numerous cousins. Born on March 29, 1943 in Richmond, VA, he was the son of the late Emmett and Turman (Pitts) Burton. Allen moved to Maryland in 1968 and started his own business Burton's Painting Service, which he operated until he retired in 2008. In 1976 the family moved from Cheverly to Calvert County on the Patuxent River where he and Barbara could enjoy one of their favorite activities, water skiing and exploring the river. Allen also was a longtime fan of Nascar and loved the "Skins." He loved tinkering in the garage and always whistled while he worked. But most of all Allen loved spending time with Barbara and their family. He loved his special time with Barbara watching the wheel every evening. Allen enjoyed watching the critters in the yard and Sheila "chasing" the bunnies. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM where a Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM in Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD. 20736. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations be made to First Baptist Church of Calvert County, P.O. Box 778, Prince Frederick, MD 20678 and/or Hospice of Calvert P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Allen Lee Burton please visit our Sympathy Store.