In Loving Memory of Cornell “Skip” Burton
Sunrise - February 29, 1930 (Leap Year, Celebrated March 1st)
Sunset- November 16, 2015

Cornell Burton was one of 15 children born to the late Clarence and Eula Burton. He was born and raised in Baytown, Texas. At the age of 17, he enlisted and completed one tour of duty with the United States Army. After returning home to Texas, he married Ella Mae Lewis. Shortly after marriage, he enlisted in the United States Air Force.

While serving in the United States Air Force, Cornell earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from San Francisco State University. Cornell and Ella had four children: Darren Phil (deceased), Damaris Lynn, Dale Kenyetta, and Dawn Teal. He and his family made their home in the beautiful rocky mountain state of Colorado. He served in the Vietnam War in addition to several overseas assignments. Master Sergeant Cornell Burton, USAF was retired after 20 plus years of service.

Cornell was married to Wantana for 16 years with no children together. He was a family man who enjoyed music, dancing, luxury cars, and traveling around the world.

We love Cornell, and will miss him. Now, we take this time to celebrate his life. He leaves behind his wife Wantana, his daughter-in-law Cecelia, three daughters, and four grandchildren: Darren Phil, Jr., Tre’Bion Prince, Sequoia Mae, and Morgyn Lee, great grandchildren, three sisters: Margie, Carol, and Omega; sister-in-law’s, brother-in-law’s, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.


The family of Cornell Burton will be having two services here are the following dates and times:
1st Service: Newcomer East Metro Chapel
Viewing, November 24, 2015 from 9-10AM
Funeral Service, November 24, 2015 at 10AM
No Graveside Service

2nd Service: Newcomer East Metro Chapel
Viewing, December 4, 2015 from 9-10AM
Funeral Service, December 4, 2015 at 10AM
Graveside service: Fort Logan National Cemetery, December 4, 2015 at 12PM Staging Area "A"

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