Obituaries
From The Dallas Morning News
January 2007
L. S. "Hook" Burleson, longtime resident of DeSoto, Texas, was born September 1, 1920, in Milo, Oklahoma, the son of Hattie Bell (Bethel) and Elmer Burleson.
He passed away January 11, 2006.
Hook proudly served in the 366th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group of the Army Air Force branch during World II, from January 1, 1943, to February 20, 1946.
During this time he worked as a munitions worker, heavy truck driver, and expert welder after he was recruited for his ability to perform electric arc welding on a pipeline in Del Rio, Texas.
He used these abilities to weld on the flight line with the 366th Fighter Squadron in the European Theater.
He performed repair work in the welding of aircraft structures, bomb racks, motor vehicles, and munitions.
In addition, he valiantly fought ground combat during the second day of the Normandy invasion.
In addition to this momentous battle, he also fought in the Northern France and Rhineland campaigns.
In reward for his service he received the following medals: American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME (European/African/Middle Eastern) Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge (one of the most prestigious awards given in this war), and the World War II Victory Medal.
His first station when he enlisted was the Richmond Army Air Base in Virginia where he met his wife of sixty-two years, Louise Burleson (lovingly known to others as Aunt Louise or Nanny) at a bowling alley.
They were married about six months later in Virginia on June 13, 1943, before he shipped out to Europe.
Mr. Burleson later became a professional welder, a member of Welders Union 798.
He helped build the Alaskan Pipeline, the longest pipeline in the world, and laid pipe across the King Ranch in South Texas.
Hook is survived by his daughter, Patsy McDaniel and husband Ron of Midlothian, Texas; granddaughter, Rhonda Davies and husband Travis; grandchildren, Tara and Tyler; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise, in 2005.
We are so proud of Hook Burleson for his honorable service during World War II and for the man that he was in all of our lives.
Funeral services are 11:00 AM, Monday, January 15, 2007, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville with Rev. Walt Mills and Rev. Shelia Hood officiating.
Interment will follow at Little Bethel Memorial Park. Visitation with the family is 3-5 PM, Sunday afternoon.
Jaynes Funeral Chapel, 811 So. Cockrell Hill Road, Duncanville, Texas.
From The Dallas Morning News
January 2007
L. S. "Hook" Burleson, longtime resident of DeSoto, Texas, was born September 1, 1920, in Milo, Oklahoma, the son of Hattie Bell (Bethel) and Elmer Burleson.
He passed away January 11, 2006.
Hook proudly served in the 366th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group of the Army Air Force branch during World II, from January 1, 1943, to February 20, 1946.
During this time he worked as a munitions worker, heavy truck driver, and expert welder after he was recruited for his ability to perform electric arc welding on a pipeline in Del Rio, Texas.
He used these abilities to weld on the flight line with the 366th Fighter Squadron in the European Theater.
He performed repair work in the welding of aircraft structures, bomb racks, motor vehicles, and munitions.
In addition, he valiantly fought ground combat during the second day of the Normandy invasion.
In addition to this momentous battle, he also fought in the Northern France and Rhineland campaigns.
In reward for his service he received the following medals: American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME (European/African/Middle Eastern) Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge (one of the most prestigious awards given in this war), and the World War II Victory Medal.
His first station when he enlisted was the Richmond Army Air Base in Virginia where he met his wife of sixty-two years, Louise Burleson (lovingly known to others as Aunt Louise or Nanny) at a bowling alley.
They were married about six months later in Virginia on June 13, 1943, before he shipped out to Europe.
Mr. Burleson later became a professional welder, a member of Welders Union 798.
He helped build the Alaskan Pipeline, the longest pipeline in the world, and laid pipe across the King Ranch in South Texas.
Hook is survived by his daughter, Patsy McDaniel and husband Ron of Midlothian, Texas; granddaughter, Rhonda Davies and husband Travis; grandchildren, Tara and Tyler; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise, in 2005.
We are so proud of Hook Burleson for his honorable service during World War II and for the man that he was in all of our lives.
Funeral services are 11:00 AM, Monday, January 15, 2007, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville with Rev. Walt Mills and Rev. Shelia Hood officiating.
Interment will follow at Little Bethel Memorial Park. Visitation with the family is 3-5 PM, Sunday afternoon.
Jaynes Funeral Chapel, 811 So. Cockrell Hill Road, Duncanville, Texas.
Obituaries
From The Dallas Morning News
January 2007
L. S. "Hook" Burleson, longtime resident of DeSoto, Texas, was born September 1, 1920, in Milo, Oklahoma, the son of Hattie Bell (Bethel) and Elmer Burleson.
He passed away January 11, 2006.
Hook proudly served in the 366th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group of the Army Air Force branch during World II, from January 1, 1943, to February 20, 1946.
During this time he worked as a munitions worker, heavy truck driver, and expert welder after he was recruited for his ability to perform electric arc welding on a pipeline in Del Rio, Texas.
He used these abilities to weld on the flight line with the 366th Fighter Squadron in the European Theater.
He performed repair work in the welding of aircraft structures, bomb racks, motor vehicles, and munitions.
In addition, he valiantly fought ground combat during the second day of the Normandy invasion.
In addition to this momentous battle, he also fought in the Northern France and Rhineland campaigns.
In reward for his service he received the following medals: American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME (European/African/Middle Eastern) Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge (one of the most prestigious awards given in this war), and the World War II Victory Medal.
His first station when he enlisted was the Richmond Army Air Base in Virginia where he met his wife of sixty-two years, Louise Burleson (lovingly known to others as Aunt Louise or Nanny) at a bowling alley.
They were married about six months later in Virginia on June 13, 1943, before he shipped out to Europe.
Mr. Burleson later became a professional welder, a member of Welders Union 798.
He helped build the Alaskan Pipeline, the longest pipeline in the world, and laid pipe across the King Ranch in South Texas.
Hook is survived by his daughter, Patsy McDaniel and husband Ron of Midlothian, Texas; granddaughter, Rhonda Davies and husband Travis; grandchildren, Tara and Tyler; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise, in 2005.
We are so proud of Hook Burleson for his honorable service during World War II and for the man that he was in all of our lives.
Funeral services are 11:00 AM, Monday, January 15, 2007, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville with Rev. Walt Mills and Rev. Shelia Hood officiating.
Interment will follow at Little Bethel Memorial Park. Visitation with the family is 3-5 PM, Sunday afternoon.
Jaynes Funeral Chapel, 811 So. Cockrell Hill Road, Duncanville, Texas.
From The Dallas Morning News
January 2007
L. S. "Hook" Burleson, longtime resident of DeSoto, Texas, was born September 1, 1920, in Milo, Oklahoma, the son of Hattie Bell (Bethel) and Elmer Burleson.
He passed away January 11, 2006.
Hook proudly served in the 366th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group of the Army Air Force branch during World II, from January 1, 1943, to February 20, 1946.
During this time he worked as a munitions worker, heavy truck driver, and expert welder after he was recruited for his ability to perform electric arc welding on a pipeline in Del Rio, Texas.
He used these abilities to weld on the flight line with the 366th Fighter Squadron in the European Theater.
He performed repair work in the welding of aircraft structures, bomb racks, motor vehicles, and munitions.
In addition, he valiantly fought ground combat during the second day of the Normandy invasion.
In addition to this momentous battle, he also fought in the Northern France and Rhineland campaigns.
In reward for his service he received the following medals: American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME (European/African/Middle Eastern) Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Distinguished Unit Badge (one of the most prestigious awards given in this war), and the World War II Victory Medal.
His first station when he enlisted was the Richmond Army Air Base in Virginia where he met his wife of sixty-two years, Louise Burleson (lovingly known to others as Aunt Louise or Nanny) at a bowling alley.
They were married about six months later in Virginia on June 13, 1943, before he shipped out to Europe.
Mr. Burleson later became a professional welder, a member of Welders Union 798.
He helped build the Alaskan Pipeline, the longest pipeline in the world, and laid pipe across the King Ranch in South Texas.
Hook is survived by his daughter, Patsy McDaniel and husband Ron of Midlothian, Texas; granddaughter, Rhonda Davies and husband Travis; grandchildren, Tara and Tyler; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise, in 2005.
We are so proud of Hook Burleson for his honorable service during World War II and for the man that he was in all of our lives.
Funeral services are 11:00 AM, Monday, January 15, 2007, at Jaynes Memorial Chapel in Duncanville with Rev. Walt Mills and Rev. Shelia Hood officiating.
Interment will follow at Little Bethel Memorial Park. Visitation with the family is 3-5 PM, Sunday afternoon.
Jaynes Funeral Chapel, 811 So. Cockrell Hill Road, Duncanville, Texas.
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