Craig Burton

Burton - Craig A. Burton age 51 of Grand Rapids passed away Thursday July 13, 2017 and is now with his Lord and Savior. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Burton, mother, Alice Smith; brother, Brian Burton; sisters, Rosetta Koepnick, Mamie Roggow; parents-in-law Gary and Jan Raymond. Craig is survived by his wife, Georgia; children, Josh Burton, Ariel Burton, Ciara Raymond, Chelsea Hoebeke, Schae Hoebeke, Jessica Raymond; granddaughter, Ellianna Raymond; brother, John (Alice) Burton; sisters, Lissa (Dale) Ratcliffe, Dorothy Modene, Melissa Cepak; also surviving are Georgia's brother and sister, John (Tammy) Raymond, Gina (Tim) Schierbeek; 18 extra special nephews and nieces. Craig by nature was a devoted worker and a man with a servant heart. When there was a need with family or friends he was there to help and use his unlimited skills to get a job done. He could make new friends easily by taking an invested interest in their life events. He had a special knack with his humor that kept all he knew filled with laughter. Craig most of all loved his "buddies" and his family was the highlight and world of his life. We wish to express gratitude to his oncologist, nurses, and support staff at Lacks Cancer Center that worked with him during his battle with cancer. Also many thanks to the doctors and nurses at Mercy Health and Carolina East for their excellent care of Craig. In lieu of flowers of donation can be made to American Lung Association or Boys and Girls club of GR. Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM, Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Ada Bible Church, 3869 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Visitation will be held Monday from 6-8 PM at Stegenga Funeral Chapel, 1601 Post Dr. NE, Belmont and 1 hour prior to the service at church. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com Stegenga Funeral Chapel - Belmont, MI To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Craig Allen Burton please visit our Sympathy Store.