DODGE CITY - Robert Lynn Burton, 63, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home.

He was born November 1, 1954 at Fort Lee, Prince George, Virginia, the son of a career soldier from Kentucky, John and Virginia Burton (Workman).

In 1988 he married Lisa Cox-Burton, they later divorced in 2013, she survives.

Growing up Robert lived in Germany, North Carolina, and Colorado. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Robert often played the guitar, cooked on the grill, went camping and made many trips to the casino. He was known as "Bird Man" to some family and friends. Robert had a great love for his country and the American flag.

Other survivors: 5 children, Christapher Burton, Loveland, Colorado, Gennipher Staroscik and husband Kurt, Shelby, Nebraska, Aric Burton, Honolulu, Hawaii, LaTessa Goytia and husband Jose of Dodge City, Lane Burton, Dodge City, and close friend, Joey Maupin, Dodge City; 2 brothers, John E. Burton Jr. and wife Irene, Logan, Utah, and Larry J. Burton, Florida; 2 sisters, Rose Ann Thompson, Kentucky, and Kimberly S. Burton, North Carolina; and 7 grandchildren, Taylor, Rylee, Hollee, Gunner, Mazzee, Daniel, and Ariana.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 am Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the First Christian Church, Dodge City, with Richard Crockett officiating. Cremation has taken place there will be no public visitation.

The family suggests memorials to the Robert Lynn Burton Memorial Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.