Robert Hayden Burleson

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Robert “Hayden” Burleson, 85, of Conley Road, Morganton, NC, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Avery County on June 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Jess and Sarah McKinney Burleson. His love of driving fast cars led him to a career with the NC Department of Transportation, where he retired after driving trucks for 20 years. He was a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and a longtime member of the North Carolina State Employees Association.

In addition to his parents, Hayden was preceded in death by five Sisters and two Brothers: Mabel Hughes (Gus), Hazel Tipton (Pete), Oran Burleson, Marjorie Buchanan (Charles), Janice McClellan (Bobby), Paul William “Howard” Burleson (Helen), and Jess Burleson, Jr. (Ruth).

Surviving are: his beloved Wife of 57 years: Billie King Burleson, of the home; Brother-in-law: Bobby King and his wife, Nancy, of Newland; and Sister-in-law: Sally Lou Rominger and her husband, Dana, of Banner Elk; a Sister: Janet Buchanan and her husband, Pat, of Newland; and numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great-nieces, Great-nephews, and Great-great nieces and nephews on whom he doted.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The funeral will begin at 1 p.m. in the church with Dr. Dewey Thomas, Mr. Tommy Sain, Rev. Brian Buckner, and Dr. David Burleson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Hayden’s kind smile, devotion to his wife, love for his family, and care for his horses and his yard will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Jesse married Sarah McKinney about 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Sarah (daughter of Mose Carson McKinney and Dora Green) was born on 2 Jun 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Aug 1990 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Roaring Creek Lower Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary Ann Buchanan on 12 Nov 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Jasper Buchanan and Lou Hughes) was born on 15 Jan 1858 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Jul 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Valley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mose married Dora Green about 1890 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Dora was born on 14 Oct 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jan 1980 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Roaring Creek Lower Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Hannah A. Poore about 1840 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Hannah was born about 1824 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died about 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Burleson Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Lou Hughes about 1852 in North Carolina, , , . Lou was born about 1832 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]