Danny C. Burton, 68, of Dunnville, KY passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville. Born on July 3, 1953 in Columbia, KY, he was the son of the late Robert and Bertha Wilson Burton.
Just out of high school Danny worked with Dr. Grant, the local veterinarian. He then joined the Kentucky State Police and retired after 20+ years of service to the Commonwealth. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #722. He was a fun-loving family man that had a witty and charismatic personality. He enjoyed wood working.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Allen Burton, Arnold Burton, and Albert Burton; and 2 sisters: Gwendolyn Burton and Carolyn Knifley.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Bernadine Hardwick Burton
1 daughter: Katlyn Burton of Dunnville
3 brothers: Michael Burton of Russell Springs, Jerry Burton of Columbia, and Gary (Linda) Burton of Russell Springs
3 sisters: Brenda Beecher of Dunedin, Florida, Patricia (Gary) Thomas of Russell Springs, and Teresa (Curtis) Withers of Russell Springs
Special buddy: Parker
A host of nieces, nephews, and friends
Funeral Service: Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 10:00amET (9:00amCT) at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St, Liberty, KY with Bro. Corey Hayes officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery in Adair County, KY with rites held by the Kentucky State Police Honor Guard
Visitation: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 5:00pm-9:00pmET (4:00pm-8:00pmCT) at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Masonic rites held at 7:00pmET
Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to Trooper Island at P.O. Box 473, Albany, KY 42602, Gideons International, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Pallbearers: Jerry Burton, Michael Burton, Gary Burton, Tim Janes, Jeff Withers, Steve Fletcher, and Rollin Knifley.
Honorary pallbearers: Morris Farris, Roger Garrett, Kevin Knifley, Matt Thomas, Micah Thomas, Chris Knifley, Mark Lynn and Phillip Hatfield.
Arrangements are entrusted to McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.mckinneybrown.com.
