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BURTON -- James "Mike" Michael Burton, 49, of Statesville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at his home. He was born September 22, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM and was the son of Harold Tracey Burton of Albuquerque, NM and the late Lucille (Susie) Ham Burton. He was a graduate of Ruidoso High School in Ruidoso, NM and had been employed by L.T. Mechanical of Charlotte as a Journeyman Plumber. On November 15, 1998 he was married to Paula Pesits Burton. Mike attended First Presbyterian Church and was an avid fly fisherman. His favorite fishing spot was the Conejos River in Southern Colorado. He and his wife were members of the Statesville Shag Club. He loved spending time with his wife and pets and nephew Timothy more than anything. Loomis, Madison, Lorelei, Sage, Tess and Calliope will miss their dad very much. In addition to his wife and father, Mike is survived by one sister, Stacey Burton; and one brother, Ronald Burton and wife, Deborah; nephew's Simon and Alex McQuade, all of Albuquerque, NM. A memorial service will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Scott and Rev. Grant Sutphin officiating. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Iredell County, Smart Start of Davie County, 965 Yadkinville Rd., Mocksville, NC 27028 or to Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County, 1382 Shelton Ave., Statesville, NC 28677. Nicholson Funeral Home of Statesville, NC is serving the family of Mr. Mike Burton.
        Published on: Sat August 14, 2010