Funeral services for James Alvin Burton, 84, of Spiro are 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Pastor Lee Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.
Read more: Funeral services for James Alvin Burton plannedBurial will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.
James was born on Nov. 22, 1941, in Oklahoma City to Allie Fair Burton (Greenwood) and Albert Allen Burton, and he passed away on Jan. 6, 2026, in Spiro.
He retired from Whirlpool, where he dedicated many years of service. Outside of work, he was a passionate farmer who deeply loved working his cattle and spending time on the land.
Survivors are his daughters Sharon Vise and husband Terry, and Tammy Vigil; grandchildren Chance Vigil and wife Amber, Clay Vigil and wife Cori, and Shianne Vise; great-grandchildren Jaxson, Cainan, Nic, Issac, Paisley, Hadleigh and Kynslee; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and loved ones.
James was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Robbie Pipkins; and two brothers, Gene Burton and Don Burton.
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