Kenneth “Vamp” Burton, age 72 of Clarkesville, passed away December 15, 2025.
Born in Demorest on August 10, 1953, Mr. Burton was the son of the late Jim Burton and the late Elizabeth York Henderson. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam and was a lifetime member of the VFW. Mr. Burton was a self-employed carpenter who had built many homes for families in northeast Georgia. In his spare time, Kenneth enjoyed spending time at the casino and he was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Burton was a member of the Georgia Game Breeders Association and also enjoyed playing the guitar. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burton is preceded in death by son Jonas Carpenter and sister Janie Hamilton.
Survivors include his wife Cynthia Garett Burton of Clarkesville, sons Brent Burton of Habersham, Justin Burton, Matt Sims (Heather) of Sautee, daughters Brandy Caudell (Randy) of Mississippi, Joy Franklin (Dan) of Lula, Shana Franklin (Ed) of Clarkesville, and Kristie Pruitt (Stephen) of Gainesville, as well as eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Hillside Memorial Chapel on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 2-4 PM.
An online guestbook is available for signing at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville.
