Michael S. Burton, 29, died May 18, 2008 in Ft. Pierce, Florida.Mr. Burton was born in Vero Beach, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1979 coming from Vero Beach.He was a senior biological scientist at the Indian River Research & Education Center for the University of Florida.Survivors include his wife of 4 years, Jessica Burton of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Xavier Mitchell Burton and Xander Michael Burton of Ft. Pierce, FL; brother, Stephen Lee Burton of Stuart, FL; father, Randy Burton and mother, Dolly Burton both of Ft. Pierce, FL; grandmother, Nella Marie Burton of Bartow, FL; grandfather, Ronald G. Burton of Ft. Pierce, FL; step-grandmother, Rebecca Burton of Ft. Pierce, FL.Memorial contributions for his children may be made to any Bank Atlantic branch to the burial account in the name of Xander Burton.Services: Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 5-7 PM at Haisley Funeral Home. A service will be held on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.