James O. Burlew, 74, Topeka, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2004 at a Topeka hospial.
He was born June 6, 1930 in Valencia, the son of Merle L. and Edna R. Morris Burlew. He spent all his life in Valencia and Topeka.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Bears, Topeka, two brothers, Donald E. Burlew, Topeka and Billy D. Burlew, Paxico.
Cremation is planned. A graveside inurnment service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Silver Lake Cemetery with Ft. Riley providing military services.
Newcomer Family Funeral Home is assisting the family, and online condolences may be left at www.newcomerfamily.com.