Burton Gribble, Jr. 81, of Satsuma, Florida passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring in St. Augustine, Florida. Burton was born on Wednesday, December 11, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Burton, Sr. And Ruth (Kinlau) Gribble. He is also preceded in death by his sisters: Phyllis Marcum, Delores Nixon, Mary DeRay and Carol Blackwelder. He was a retired detective from the St. Johns County Sheriff Department. Burton enjoyed playing the keyboard and loved his Country Music. Expressions of condolence can be sent to the family online at WWW.WattsFuneralHomes.com. Mr. Gribble is survived by his loving wife of 16 ½ years, Grace “Paula” Gribble of Satsuma, Florida; sons: Dale T. Gribble of Satsuma, Florida, Ronald Tommer, Sr. And Robert Tommer both of Cleveland, Ohio; daughters: Julie Armold and husband Robert, Kathy Pappy, Sherry Stratton and husband David all of St. Augustine, Florida, and Shelly Gribble of San Mateo, Florida; brother, Elliott Gribble and wife Linda of St. Augustine, Florida; sisters: Helene Baththune of Jacksonville, Florida and Sharon Gribble of St. Augustine, Florida; Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; three stepsons, many other releatives and friends who will miss him dearly. A Tribute to Burton’s Life will be 2 PM, Monday, May 9, 2011with Pastor Ronald L. Stafford, officiating, at Watts Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions in Burton’s name may be made to the Bailey Family Center for Caring, 400 Health Park Blvd., St. Augustine, Florida 32086. Simplicity Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Inc., San Mateo, Florida.
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Am really sorry to hear of the passing of your Father,Please let us know if there is anything we could do.God Bless You All,Jeffhollars and wife.
I’M VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF
MY DEAR FRIEND BURT. MY CONDOLENCES TO
ALL OF HIS FAMILY. I WORKED WITH HIM FOR
YEARS AND HE WAS ALWAYS A DEAR FRIEND TO ME. WE SHARED MANY CUPS OF COFFEE
AT DENNYS OVER THE YEARS.
SHIRLEY BUSNNER ST AUGUSTINE