TULSA, Okla. — Stewart Douglas Burton of Tulsa,

Okla., was born March 3, 1961 and grew up in Carlisle, Ark. He professed a hope in Christ at an early age, being baptized at Mount Canaan Baptist Church and later baptized at The Historic Revelation Church of God in Christ. As a boy, Doug loved going to church, learning about The Lord and developing community, communication, and life skills.

He attended both elementary and high school in Carlisle. He excelled in academics, art, auto shop, and sports; becoming a three-sport letterman, as a Carlisle Bison. He gained All-District honors in basketball.

He went on to attend the University of Central Arkansas, in 1979, majoring in Art. He later volunteered, joined, and served in the United States Air Force, serving for two years as an aviation mechanic, with a rank of Airman E-3.

Doug always excelled in writing, was prolific in art, and he had a great love of music, cars, travelling, and because of his previous experience as a mechanic, he also possessed an aptitude for vehicle restoration.

Doug leaves to mourn his brother, Marty Wayne Burton (Angelique); his niece, Alyssa Camille Burton; and great-niece Kaylani Wade; his half-sister, Shevette Greenhow; uncles, Kenneth Sears, Earnest Young, and Blake Allen; aunts Bobbi Jean Smith, Lois Reddix, Leanna Taylor; and a host of cousins.

Doug is preceded in death by his beautiful mother, Missionary Ethelene Burton; and his brother, Darrell Anthony Burton.

Stewart Douglas will be sorely missed by family and friends who dearly loved him. Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 7, at 11 a.m. at the Historic Revelation COGIC Carlisle, Ark. Services entrusted to Colonial Southern Services Carlisle. 870-552-1238.