August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022
Pastor grimes: The mantle passss on to you.Carry it Holy,Love,Grace,Mercy to every lost soul to come into the fire for Jesus Christ. AmenAmenAmen!!
Joel Adam Burton was born in Dayton, Ohio September 20, 1979, and graduated from Fairborn High School in 1999. He was the second youngest of four children. He wrestled and played football in Junior and High School.
Joel had a heart for all people and was extraordinarily selfless putting others always before himself. He loved God with his whole heart and expended every extra dollar he had reaching out to people whom mostly would go ignored or forgotten. He was constantly stretching himself financially because he simply couldn’t turn down helping hurting people, the homeless, the hungry, the addicted, prostitutes, drug dealers, and gangs. He saw something in them that was often hard for others to even see in themselves; their value to Jesus. He loved everyone and didn’t know a stranger, all are children of God. Everywhere he went, he paused and prayed for people who were struggling and spoke encouraging words to them. When he realized that some people would never set foot in a church, he took the church to them. His ministry was blessed with a giant tent and people came to faith who would never, ever step foot in a church. If there was ever a man who left a mark of love on the city of Dayton, it was Joel Burton.
While Joel, first and foremost, loved Jesus, he also loved Bigfoot. He knew Big Foot was out there somewhere, and everywhere he went he was on the lookout. He was dead set on finding him. With a detailed map of sightings in hand, he regularly wanted to visit new forests where he might catch a look. It was only a matter of time before he finally found that sneaky fella.
When Joel wasn’t serving everyone in town or looking for Bigfoot, he had a love of art and was extremely gifted in painting and drawing. He had won many awards for his art projects. He went to school for a brief period for graphic arts, but life took him in another direction.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Shawnda Burton; Daughters Trinity Burton of Dayton Ohio, Jenna Vance of Dayton Ohio; Sons Chay Parker of Dayton Ohio, and Bailey Burton of Fairborn Ohio; Mother Patricia Burton of Dayton, and Father Randal Burton of KY; Grandmothers Peggy Brown of Englewood, and Hattie Burton of Miamisburg; Brothers Jake and (Jessie) Burton of Clayton, Josh and (Kristin) of Tipp City; Sister Jennifer (Jeremy) Brunn of Fairborn; Nephews Caleb (Jamison) Burton of Fairchild Air Force Base, Nicholas (Taylor) Burton of Vandalia, Keyton, Cohen, and Cahle Carruthers of Tipp City, Garrett Burton, Oliver Brunn(Fairborn) nieces Taylor Burns & Toni Burton(Clayton), Alexis Brunn (Fairborn), Taytem Burton & Kyler Carruthers (Tipp City) and many great nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Celebration of life will be held, Thursday, August 11, 2022. Viewing will be from 10:00am - 2:00pm, and service to begin at 2:00pm at Redemption Christian Tabernacle, 11780 North Dixie Drive, Tipp City, Oh 45371. Interment at Dayton Memorial Park, 8135 North Dixie Drive. Flowers can be sent to Redemption Christian Tabernacle the day of the service. Resolutions can be emailed to lusainfh@gmail.com
Click the link below to be a blessing to the Burton/Dill family, and please continue to keep them in prayer.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1227160348077112/?fundraiser_source=external_url
Professional arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory (Dayton)
Joel had a heart for all people and was extraordinarily selfless putting others always before himself. He loved God with his whole heart and expended every extra dollar he had reaching out to people whom mostly would go ignored or forgotten. He was constantly stretching himself financially because he simply couldn’t turn down helping hurting people, the homeless, the hungry, the addicted, prostitutes, drug dealers, and gangs. He saw something in them that was often hard for others to even see in themselves; their value to Jesus. He loved everyone and didn’t know a stranger, all are children of God. Everywhere he went, he paused and prayed for people who were struggling and spoke encouraging words to them. When he realized that some people would never set foot in a church, he took the church to them. His ministry was blessed with a giant tent and people came to faith who would never, ever step foot in a church. If there was ever a man who left a mark of love on the city of Dayton, it was Joel Burton.
While Joel, first and foremost, loved Jesus, he also loved Bigfoot. He knew Big Foot was out there somewhere, and everywhere he went he was on the lookout. He was dead set on finding him. With a detailed map of sightings in hand, he regularly wanted to visit new forests where he might catch a look. It was only a matter of time before he finally found that sneaky fella.
When Joel wasn’t serving everyone in town or looking for Bigfoot, he had a love of art and was extremely gifted in painting and drawing. He had won many awards for his art projects. He went to school for a brief period for graphic arts, but life took him in another direction.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Shawnda Burton; Daughters Trinity Burton of Dayton Ohio, Jenna Vance of Dayton Ohio; Sons Chay Parker of Dayton Ohio, and Bailey Burton of Fairborn Ohio; Mother Patricia Burton of Dayton, and Father Randal Burton of KY; Grandmothers Peggy Brown of Englewood, and Hattie Burton of Miamisburg; Brothers Jake and (Jessie) Burton of Clayton, Josh and (Kristin) of Tipp City; Sister Jennifer (Jeremy) Brunn of Fairborn; Nephews Caleb (Jamison) Burton of Fairchild Air Force Base, Nicholas (Taylor) Burton of Vandalia, Keyton, Cohen, and Cahle Carruthers of Tipp City, Garrett Burton, Oliver Brunn(Fairborn) nieces Taylor Burns & Toni Burton(Clayton), Alexis Brunn (Fairborn), Taytem Burton & Kyler Carruthers (Tipp City) and many great nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Celebration of life will be held, Thursday, August 11, 2022. Viewing will be from 10:00am - 2:00pm, and service to begin at 2:00pm at Redemption Christian Tabernacle, 11780 North Dixie Drive, Tipp City, Oh 45371. Interment at Dayton Memorial Park, 8135 North Dixie Drive. Flowers can be sent to Redemption Christian Tabernacle the day of the service. Resolutions can be emailed to lusainfh@gmail.com
Click the link below to be a blessing to the Burton/Dill family, and please continue to keep them in prayer.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1227160348077112/?fundraiser_source=external_url
Professional arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory (Dayton)
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August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
I can hear Jesus now saying come in my good and faithful servant. Pastor Joel was such an amazing man of God. He truly was on fire for the Lord. See you again in Heaven brother
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
We want to thank you Joel and your family for being such a blessing in peoples lives. And also Joel for being such an inspiration to my son Brandon and his ministry and sharing Gods love and hope. A special place in heaven is truly yours God bless.
August 6, 2022
August 6, 2022
In God's arms, rest in peace.
August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
To the Burton Family - I am praying for God's strength to carry you during this season of mourning. Rev Joel washed my feet in 2020 and I had not ever experienced such a ministry and I will never forget that experience. I will never forget Rev Joel Burton. I am speechless but God's love shows HIS nearness to you all now - tell HIM all about it - HE WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH! LORD HELP!! Joel was a powerful and purposeful servant leader and he will be missed.
Eph 3:20-21
20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
Min Daria Dillard Stone, The Servant
Eph 3:20-21
20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. 21 Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
Min Daria Dillard Stone, The Servant
August 5, 2022
August 5, 2022
I will never the words you spoke over me. I will steward those words Pastor Joel. You were truly the example of walking in love. You were love to all you encountered. You will forever be missed. See you one day soon.
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
He tread where demons dare to tread. He was not afraid to give it his all. If it meant a life would be spared from hell, he was willing to go. What a tremendous man of God! You will be sadly missed but we know where you are brother. We will see you again soon. Until then, we will continue our journey here seeing to it that we touch as many lives as you did for the Glory of God. I'm sure Joel heard the word, "Well done my son". Prayers for his family. Love to all.
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
You will forever be missed Joel. One of the greatest people I've ever known. You lived out what the Bible tells us were supposed to be like, and how were supposed to live. I know you are in the presence of God so that gives us comfort. This world is a worse place now that you are not in it. We love you Pastor Joel!
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
I was Joel's 6th grade teacher at Five Points Elementary in Fairborn. I remember Joel as being a leader, one who cared for others, and a great personality. I was Joel's teacher almost 30 years ago and I still remember him. That tells you the impact he had on me as his teacher.
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
If "I Give Myself Away" was a person, It would be Joel Burton! Praying for his wife and our Dayton family.
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
Joel is and always will be my brother. I find myself saying the same thing as everyone else. This isn’t real. But it is and here we are without one of the greatest people that our Father ever created. Selfless and caring for everyone before himself. But, Joel would be telling all of us that now is OUR time to carry on the vision and to be as much like Jesus as we have to be. It is apparent that he reached thousands literally and if only 1 life was changed by coming to Christ, Joel would say that it was worth all the extremely hard work. I will weep every day and I will keep my brother in my heart and mind forever. And I will do my best to keep his vision and his passion for Jesus as alive as I can. WE all should because that’s what he would want. Me and Sherry miss you bro. Weeping shall endure for the night but Joy comes in the morning. We love you man and save a place at the table for us.
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
Pastor Joel, you left a true legacy to those you have led, served, and ministered to! You were a faithful servant of the Lord, and you are now living the blessings of your sacrifice and service. Our prayers turn to your family for supernatural peace and provision. This world is a better place because you said yes to Jesus’s call on your life. Thank you, Pastor Joel!
August 4, 2022
August 4, 2022
Joel’s impact on my families life will forever be imbedded. By meeting Joel and instantly connecting with him, shifted something in my husbands spirit that I had never seen before. Watching Joel’s love for the city and for people , placed the same fire in him. It changed my husbands spirit. And it changed the course of my own family. His love for other and for Dayton Ohio, was something so profound to witness. I know without a doubt the legacy he left is about to start a revival all on its own. Joel wanted to see revival and what a revival we are all about to witness. We love you Burton family and know that we are all here to lift you up during these hard days and the days after!
August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022
Still in Shock can't believe the hours we spent talking and studying the word. I know your shouting in glory and hugging Ruthy and mamaw Garrett. You will surly be missed my brother and so proud of all you have accomplished. We will be together again one day shouting once again. Our hearts and prayers to all the Burton/Dill family as well as for Zeb and his family. We are here if any of you need us. God Bless Rev. Joe Jones and family
August 3, 2022
August 3, 2022
There are no words that can comfort like the Holy Spirit can...i pray that God blankets Pastor Joel's wife and family, and all of us! Pastor Joel was a Mighty Man of God that will be truly missed in our Community, he blessed everyone he encountered..Christlike❤
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August 10, 2022
August 10, 2022
Pastor grimes: The mantle passss on to you.Carry it Holy,Love,Grace,Mercy to every lost soul to come into the fire for Jesus Christ. AmenAmenAmen!!
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
I can hear Jesus now saying come in my good and faithful servant. Pastor Joel was such an amazing man of God. He truly was on fire for the Lord. See you again in Heaven brother
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
We want to thank you Joel and your family for being such a blessing in peoples lives. And also Joel for being such an inspiration to my son Brandon and his ministry and sharing Gods love and hope. A special place in heaven is truly yours God bless.
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Prayer March in downtown Dayton Pastor Joel speaking
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On Fire for Christ
August 7, 2022
When Joel was saved he started sharing Christ with everyone. He was so excited to tell everyone about his Jesus and what the Lord had done for him and what God could do for them. New Christians are often on fire and it is not uncommon for them to cool down. Not Joel! His faith fueled his fire and love for the Lord and is evident in his ministry of service to the people of Dayton.
Plumb line
August 7, 2022
I met Joel during ministry, he preached on the plumb line...and his message resonated in my spirit. We talked afterwards about his sermon
A plumb line is a weight suspended from a string basically to make sure a structure of a thing is centered. The short time of knowing him his life was structured and Jesus was the center of it!!! When i received the tragic news my heart was so heavy, but when i pulled up the article and read he was crossing the street called "MIRACLE STRIP PARK WAY" My ❤ rejoiced...i imagine Jesus stripping joel soul out of his mortal body before the car even touched him. God is still in the Miracle working business ...now Joel is parked in Heavenly places praying for all to find their way. Blessing to all his family friends and his dear wife & children & parents.
A plumb line is a weight suspended from a string basically to make sure a structure of a thing is centered. The short time of knowing him his life was structured and Jesus was the center of it!!! When i received the tragic news my heart was so heavy, but when i pulled up the article and read he was crossing the street called "MIRACLE STRIP PARK WAY" My ❤ rejoiced...i imagine Jesus stripping joel soul out of his mortal body before the car even touched him. God is still in the Miracle working business ...now Joel is parked in Heavenly places praying for all to find their way. Blessing to all his family friends and his dear wife & children & parents.
He touched so many lives and will never be forgotten!
August 4, 2022
I did not personally know Pastor Joel but had attended several events that he oversaw. The 1st was a tent revival he set up in Desoto Bass. Wow! What a powerful outreach he put together there and so many other places. He went to the places where most people would not dare tread. I loved his heart for people and especially those that most look at as "untouchable". I also was a part of the prayer march in downtown Dayton last year. He was a huge part of pulling that together and what a great event that was. Although we didn't work together, we were working for the same army! It was a pleasure to see his impact on the community. My condolences to his sweet wife with whom I briefly met while purchasing a Simple Streets t-shirt that says "Saved Again Holligan" on the back. Love that shirt and have gotten compliments on it. May the Lord bless you and keep you and your children. I know you will continue his legacy. Thank you, Pastor Joel and family, for all you have done and will continue to do. May the peace of God rest on you and yours forevermore.