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Submitted: 7/18/16 • Approved: 7/18/16 • Last Updated: 7/21/16 • R1148843-G0-S3
Burton Lopez (Cenotaph)
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Burt Lopez was a true American hero who went to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, April 25, 2009, while in the line of duty as a Deputy for the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office. He was born on July 6, 1964, in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1983 to 2003, retiring as a master sergeant. While in the Air Force, Burt was stationed at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Scott AFB, Ill., Little Rock AFB, Ark., Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Ellsworth AFB, S.D., and Eglin AFB, Fla. He joined the Okaloosa Sheriff's Office shortly after his retirement. Burt fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a police officer. He truly loved serving the community. Burt was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. When not working, Burt loved spending time with his family, especially his baby girl, Madilyn. Burt was known for being a big family man with a great sense of humor. He will be dearly missed by all. Burt is survived by his mother, Virginia; wife, Michelle; sons Jesse and Erik; daughter, Madilyn; stepchildren, Jami and Jake Castro; and grandson, Caleb "Bob." He is also survived by his sister, Deborah Edington; brother, Jesse (Susan) Lopez; mother and father-in-law, Darrell and Carol Cherrey; five sisters-in-law, Janice Bennett, Glenda Cherrey, Sue (Mark) Schwartz, Cyndi (Tim) Dearth and Kaye (Brad) Williams. Burt also leaves behind numerous aunts and uncles; along with 17 nieces and nephews. Burt was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Lopez; and his brother-in-law, Rick Edington. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the Crestview Community Center from 5 to 9 p.m. The celebration of Burt's life will be held on Thursday, April 30, at Central Baptist Church at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Seagle officiating. Burial will follow at Heritage Gardens Cemetery in Niceville, Fla. Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Contributed on 7/18/16 by hawkinsdonna
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