Claude Burleson,
October 28, 1933 — February 19, 2012
Claude Burleson,
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Claude E. "Sonny" Burleson, Jr., 78, of Hensley passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. He served in the United States Army and toured in Korea from 1953-1955. He worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a printer and was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Hensley, Arkansas.
He is survived by two sons, Jeff Burleson and Keith Burleson, both of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Tracy Steel and her husband, Don, of Mesa, Arizona; three grandchildren, Kayti Zayas, Sarah Easley and Michael Burleson; one great-grandchild, Kevin Zayas; two sisters, Louise Snead and Lena Scott; and two brothers, Joe Burleson and David Burleson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmie Dee, Romey and Rick Burleson.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Ste. 104, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Claude E. "Sonny" Burleson, Jr., 78, of Hensley passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. He served in the United States Army and toured in Korea from 1953-1955. He worked for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a printer and was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Hensley, Arkansas.
He is survived by two sons, Jeff Burleson and Keith Burleson, both of St. Louis, Missouri; daughter, Tracy Steel and her husband, Don, of Mesa, Arizona; three grandchildren, Kayti Zayas, Sarah Easley and Michael Burleson; one great-grandchild, Kevin Zayas; two sisters, Louise Snead and Lena Scott; and two brothers, Joe Burleson and David Burleson. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmie Dee, Romey and Rick Burleson.
Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Court, Ste. 104, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Visitation
FEB 21. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Funeral Service
FEB 22. 10:00 AM (CST)
North Little Rock Funeral Home1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
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