In the past, Leon has held the positions of Assistant Chief Engineer, President, Vice President, and President Emeritus. Leon has been awarded the IR Past President, IR Past President, IR Past President, IR Past President, IR Past President, IR Past President, and IR President Emeritus awards. Charter Member - March, 1953 First Presidential Term - 1955 thru 1956; Second Presidential Term - 1958 thru 1960 Third Presidential Term - 1962 thru 1963 Awarded Life Member for Presidential Positions Awarded President Emeritus - December, 1998

Obit for Leon L. Burton Sr.

Leon L. Burton Sr., of Millsboro, passed away Monday, April 18, 2011 at the Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.

Leon owned and operated a septic business with his son in the local area for many years. He was also a founding member and the first president of the Indian River Volunteer Fire Co.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Alice Burton and a grandson, Brian.

Leon is survived by is wife of 63 years, Margaret; a son, Leon Jr., and his wife Bonnie; and a grandson, Bret, a brother Fred, and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 21 at 2 pm at MELSON FUNERAL SERVICES, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends may call after 1 pm. Interment will be in St. George's Episcopal Chapel Cemetery, near Angola.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to, Indian River Volunteer Fire Co., 32628 Oak Orchard Rd, Millsboro, DE. 19966.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com