Raymond T. Burton, Jr., 58, departed this life on Monday, December 25, 2017. He retired from the U. S. Army. He is survived by his only daughter, Deirdre D. Burton; sister, Essie "Bunny" Nichols; a host of nieces and nephews. Service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Christ Church, 39 Joynes Rd., Hampton. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m., Friday at the funeral home and two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday. O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.