CORY ANDREW BURTON's Obituary
Cory Andrew Burton of Millsboro, Delaware died suddenly on June 30, 2016 at the age of 20. Cory was born on June 6, 1996 at Kent General Hospital in Dover, Delaware. He attended East Millsboro Elementary School, Millsboro Middle School and graduated in 2014 from Sussex Central High School where he participated in tennis, wrestling and cross country. During elementary, middle school and his first year of high school, Cory was on an Indian River School District Odyssey of the Mind team that won their way to World Finals every year. He completed two years of college at the University of Delaware, Georgetown Campus, as an English Literature major. Cory attended Harbeson United Methodist Church with his family. He was an acolyte from the age of 7, and also participated in the youth group at both Hickory Hill and Harbeson United Methodist Churches as a young teenager. He enjoyed working as a host and server at The Brick Hotel and Restaurant where the owners and staff treated him like family. In his free time, Cory loved listening to music and spending time with his friends, especially at the beach. For many years, he had been playing volleyball and basketball with his father through the IRSD Adult Education program. When he wasn't working out at home, Cory was at The World Gym in Millsboro where he had been a member since he was old enough to join. He also enjoyed his annual family trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Cory is survived by his parents, Andy and Becky Burton of Millsboro, his sister, Ashley Burton and fiancé Jeff Carr of Newark, maternal grandparents, Glen and Mildred Albert of Harbeson, paternal grandparents, Pastor Jimmy and Una Lee Burton of Dagsboro, aunts and uncles, Jim and Shirley Albert of Street, Maryland, Susan and Clem Eaton of Evansville, Indiana, Glenda and Larry Fischer of Nokesville, Virginia, Gary and Reggie Albert of Manesquan, New Jersey, Donna and Jeff Revel and Debbie Ash of Millsboro, and many, many cousins and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 9th at Harbeson United Methodist Church, 18647 Harbeson Road, Harbeson, Delaware 19951. Preceding the service will be visitation from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Burial in Harbeson Cemetary will immediately follow the service. A luncheon will be provided in the church hall following the burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harbeson United Methodist Church, 18647 Harbeson Road, P.O. Box 45, Harbeson, Delaware 19951.
Condolences may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com
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