Alton Travis Burns, 87, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14 at a local nursing home. Memorial graveside services will be 10 am Friday, Sept. 23 at Waco Memorial Park. Alton was born June 16, 1924 in Marlin, Texas to Alton Marion and Frances (Koehler) Burns. He proudly served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945 during WWII. He was happily married to Mary M. Raney for 58 years and they worked as "parents" at the Waco State Home where they considered the children under their care as their own. She preceded him in death in 2005. Alton met Amelia Edes in the retirement center and they were married for the last 5 years until she passed away earlier this year. His true passion in life was fishing, competing in and winning many Tournaments. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Providence Hospice.