C.L. Burleson Jr.

July 6, 1954 - January 29, 2022

C.L. Burleson, Jr., age 67, of Newland, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Glenbridge Health & Rehab in Boone. Born and raised in Avery County, NC he was a son of the late CL, Sr. and Alberta Clark Burleson. He was preceded in death by a brother Floyd Burleson and a sister, Janet Cabrera. Junior started a business for himself in commercial painting and made a successful career. He was a father who loved fishing, playing ball, and hunting with his son. Junior was a big Green Bay Packers fan and he never missed one of his son’s ball games. A well-loved man, Junior enjoyed meeting new people from every walk of life while keeping old friendships from childhood. One of his biggest talents and passions in life was making others smile and laugh. He loved to keep the room alive no matter where he went and always wanted to have a good time. Junior had a big heart for helping others and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He will be greatly miss by his family and many friends. Left to cherish is memories are his son; Jerry Burleson and wife Lyndsie of Newland, grandchildren; Trey, Anthony, Destiny and Barrett and a sister; Barbara Green and husband Harold. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A time to support the family, share memories, and receive friends will be Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Big Meadows Cemetery. Words of comfort may be e-mailed to the family by going to our website; www.webbfh.com, selecting C.L. Burleson’s name and then you may sign his guestbook. Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Burleson and is honored to be serving the Burleson family. Mr. Burleson’s obituary has also been posted on Facebook for viewing.