WINNABOW — Burrell “Buzz” Cayton Jr., 79, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, Bolivia.
He was born July 12, 1940, in Aurora, Indiana, the son of Burrell Edgar Cayton Sr. and Gertrude Marie Clark Cayton.
Buzz served his country with honor and distinction as a seaman boatswain mate in the U.S. Coast Guard.
After his service, Buzz worked for many years as a carpenter in the construction industry.
When not working, Buzz enjoyed woodworking, dancing and spending time with his beloved wife, Nancy, and their family.
Together, with his wife, Nancy, Buzz is survived by his sons, Shawn Eric Cayton of Aurora, Indiana, and Rodney Wayne Cayton of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; daughters, Tamara “Tammy” Dawn Knue of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, and Kelly Taylor of Lexington, Kentucky; sister, Sandra Barry; stepchildren, David Barrow, John Ravencraft, Vivian L. Henry, Desarie E. York and Michelle McBeath; and 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Buzz was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty McQueary.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29, at the American Legion Post 10, 702 Pinegrove Drive, Wilmington.
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