Burton H. Kimball Jr. 84 died Wednesday evening May 21, 2014 at Fletcher Allen Healthcare in Burlington after a brief illness. Born January 21, 1930 in Middlebury he was the son of the late Burton Sr. and Florence (Germain) Kimball. He attended local school in Middlebury and then enlisted in the United States Army serving as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean conflict. Burton married Margaret Bruce April 28, 1956 in Middlebury at the United Methodist Church. He was employed by F.R. Churchill and Sons as a fuel delivery driver for 30 plus years and then was employed at Kraft Foods until his retirement in 1995. He was a member Union Lodge # 2 F & A.M. and a former of Center Lodge # 34 F & A.M. of Rutland, the Cairo Shrine in Rutland and a 32 degree member of the Scottish Rite in Burlington. Burton was an avid Red Soxs and NASCAR Fan, gardening and watching his son Peter race at Devils Bowl and Bear Ridge Speedways. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Margaret Peg (Bruce) Kimball of Middlebury, by his children, David Kimball of Bristol, Judy Kimball of Middlebury and Peter Kimball and his finance Annie St. Amour of Middlebury, by his brother Wayne Kimball and wife Janet of Vergennes, by his sisters, Margaret Roy and husband Raoul of Middlebury, Connie Hamel and husband Larry of Lyndonville and Katherine Wetmore and husband Frank of Florida, by his brother-in-law Robert Warner of Middlebury, by his grandchildren, Lindsey, Tyler and Kelsey Kimball and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his infant daughter Denise Kimball and his sister Gladys Warner Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 28, 2014 at 11 A.M. at the United Methodist Church of Middlebury, the Rev. George Kolhch will officiate. Visiting hours will be held from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at 11 A.M. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children Hospital or to the Homeward Bound Middlebury Humane Society at 236 Boardman Street, Middlebury, VT. Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. www.sandersonfuneralservice.com