Chilhowie, VA ~ Benjamen Neal Burton, 77 passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Valley Healthcare Center in Chilhowie, Virginia.

Ben was a resident at Valley Health Care Cemter, H.F.A, Chilhowie since 1992. He was born and lived in Cranes Nest, Coeburn, Damascus, Chilhowie, VA. Ben was a decent, kind person and willing to help out anyone he could. He was a buddy and friend to his sister, Janet while growing up, they remained close. Ben attended church services regular and had a fine voice for singing, he was mentally challenged but was a good and gentle person people liked, if they took the time to know him.

He was the son of the late John Burton and Kathleen Rose Burton; also preceded in death by sisters, Janet B. Anderson, Nita Burton Powers and Patricia B. Leon; niece, Erika Anderson and nephew, David Anderson.

Survivors include a nephew, Arthur Powers of Florida and several other nieces,nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends he made in Chilhowie Home for Adults.

Graveside services and burial for Benjamen Neal Burton will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Temple Hill Memorial Park with Rev. R. L. Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held Friday after 10:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home. Arrangements by Estes Funeral Home, 114 High Ave., Coeburn, VA.