Phillip G. Burton, 90, of Jamestown, KY passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 1, 1933 in Russell Springs, KY, a son of the late Virgil and Jewell Wilson Burton.
He was a veteran who served honorably in the United States Army. Phillip owned and operated Phillip’s Dry Cleaners for over 25 years. He could be considered a “Jack of all trades”; Phillip raised horses many years, was a racehorse trainer for some time; he ran different car wash businesses over the years and for a time, delivered Sapp’s Doughnuts.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Phillip Randall (Toy) Burton of Russell Springs
1 sister: Annette Godby of Cincinnati
3 grandchildren: Evan (Cassie Jo) Burton, Kasey (Shawn) Bardin, and Tara (Adam) Coomer
3 great-grandchildren: Reese Bardin, Blane Bardin and Max Coomer
Special friend & caregiver: Christine Clark
Along with his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Jean Arthur Burton; his brother, Mack Burton; and his sister, Nancy Hines.
Graveside Service: Monday, July 10, 2023 at 10:00amCT at Bethlehem Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Phillip Miller officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Russell County Honor Guard.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
