Henry

Burton

Henry "Zak" Burton was born on May 10, !934 to the union of Henry and Rose Burton. He departed this life at the age of 91 on January 19, 2026.

Henry was a graduate of Toledo Public Schools. After which he enlisted and thus became a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services. Henry later became employed with Unicast Steel where he remained until his retirement.

Henry was a man of action and loved to work hard and play hard, so he took up part time employment with "Meals on Wheels." This allowed for extra income, but plenty of time for his extra-curricular activities. "Zak" as many knew him was a stellar athlete. He was on the Unicast basketball team, the Local 48 softball team and a league bowler. If you knew Henry you knew he loved cars and motorcycles. He spent a great deal of time collecting and fixing cars and was also a member of the "Hitchhikers" motorcycle club, which traveled all around the U.S. If you were lucky you might spot him and other members of the "Burton Clan" stepping out in style in one of his many prized possessions.

Henry was preceded in death by his mother and father, Rose and Henry Burton, Brother, Robert "Bobby" Burton, Sisters, Fannie Mae Smith, Dorothy Burton, Joann Love and Son, Zak Burton.

Henry leaves to cherish a lifetime of memories his devoted daughter Constance "Connie a.k.a Slim" Burton, grand-daughters Anitra, Cheryce and Jayla Burton, great grandchildren Zaria Spidell and Xavier Blakely, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and close relatives and friends.