Burton Gold, Founder/CEO of Stratton Industries, Dies

Atlanta, GA, August 18, 2017- Burton M. Gold, 88, passed away peacefully, on July 29.

Gold received a B. C. E. degree as a civil engineer from Cornell University in 1951, followed by military service during the Korean War as a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army Ordinance Corps.

He was the founder, chairman and CEO of Stratton Industries. The company was sold to WestPoint Pepperell in late 1986, and the Stratton name lives on as part of Shaw Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company.

Gold and his late wife, Lenore E. Gold, were the parents of four daughters and sons-in-law. He and his wife, Barbara Friedland Gold, enjoyed a loving, 20- year marriage. In addition, Gold will be remembered by his stepsons, stepdaughters-in-law and a host of grandchildren.

Contributions in Burt's memory can be made to The Temple, Atlanta, Georgia; The Anti Defamation League; and The William Breman Jewish Home. 

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