Malcolm D. “Mack” Burford, 82, of Oak Ridge, died early Thursday morning, September 4, 2014, at the Clarview Nursing and Rehab Center in Sligo.
Born May 27, 1932, in Climax, he was the son of Albert Roy and Florence Bell (Hetrick) Burford. He was married to N. Dawn (Painter) Burford on July 9, 1956; she survives.
Mr. Burford worked for Pullman Standard and served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the V.F.W. in New Bethlehem as well as the First Church of God in New Bethlehem.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Greg Painter and wife Sara of High Point, NC, Randy Burford of Oak Ridge, Rick Burford and wife Tammy of Oak Ridge, Rod Burford of New Bethlehem, and Rob Burford and wife Bonnie of Connellsville; one daughter, Shari Reed of New Bethlehem; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Kay Hepler and husband Gale of Oak Ridge; and one brother, Neal Burford and wife Clydine of Oak Ridge.
In addition to both parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel Horne, Alva Neiswonger, and Anna Mae Evans; and five brothers, Cleo “Jock”, Warren, Tom, Wilmer “Bill”, and Paul Burford.
Mack’s request was to be cremated, and there will be no public services. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mahoning Twp., Armstrong Co. The Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.
