James Calvin Burton, of Lafayette, died 2:07 AM February 24, 2016, at St. Elizabeth East Hospital. He was born February 11, 1933, in Ambia, IN the son of Marguerite and Pleasant Burton.

He graduated from Lafayette Jeff in 1951, and married Norma Lee Bush, November 6, 1955, in Lafayette. They celebrated their 60th anniversary this past year, and he always called his wife, “his firecracker.”

Jim served in the US Navy from June 25, 1951, to June 27, 1955, during the Korean War on the USS Irwin. He retired from Eli Lilly as a supervisor.

Surviving is his wife, Norma Burton, there children, Kim (Jody) Clark, Chris (Julie Overley) Burton, Mark (Pam) Burton and Kelly Burton. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Jake (Jen) Burton, Brad (Jenny) Clark, Brent (Brooke) Burton, Kristen (Jason) Fisher, Jessica (fiancee Philip King) Burton and Emily (Zach) McFadden, and five great-grandchildren, Kylee Clark, Connor Clark, Katie Merrill, Mila Burton and Barrett McFadden. Preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard, sister Shirley Nicholson, granddaughter Beckie Clark, and great-grandson Colten McFadden.

Visitation will be Friday 5-8pm February 26, 2016 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel

Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday February 27,2016 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Officiating Pastor Bruce White. Burial will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens with military honors. Preceded in death by brother, Richard a sister Shirley Nicholson, granddaughter Beckie Clark, and great grandson Colten McFadden. Those wishing may contribute to Ivy Tech Foundation, Beckie Clark Nursing Scholarship Fund, or Wabash Center Adult Programs.