David Gene Burton, 71, of Campbellsville, KY died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born on June 9, 1951 in Columbia, KY to the late Luther and Agnes Marie DeHart Burton.
David attended Freedom Baptist Church in Campbellsville, KY and formerly worked at Ingersoll Rand for 21 years before becoming the owner and operator of Body Tan and Dave’s Storage in Campbellsville. He was very devoted to his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Albert, Alford and Alvin Burton and 4 brothers-in-law: Gary Milby, Bobby Pierce, Ronald Goodin and Rufus Goodin.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 52 years: Janet Elaine Goodin Burton of Campbellsville, KY
2 children: Paul Burton (Gretchen) and Jennifer Gabehart (Paul) both of Campbellsville, KY
2 grandchildren: Wesley and Olivia Burton
6 siblings: Larry Michael Burton (Angie) of North Vernon, IN, Gregory Joseph Burton (Peggy) of Seymour, IN, James Allen Burton of Bedford, KY, Brenda Ann Burton Kirksey (Steve) of Paris TN, Robert Dale Burton (Mary) and Ramona Sue Jackson both of Campbellsville, KY
5 sisters-in-law: Katy Burton of North Vernon, IN, Vickie Milby of Summersville, KY, Sharon Melton (Chuck) of Campbellsville, KY, Beverly Powell (Dave) of Columbia, KY and Rebecca Wood (Guy) of Campbellsville, KY
28 nieces & nephews
A host of great nieces, nephews, and other family & friends
Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. David Coffey and Bro. Jay Barnett officiating
Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery
Visitation: Monday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Tuesday morning until time for the service
Pallbearers: Larry Burton, Paul Burton, Wesley Burton, Kelly Burton, Guy Wood and Steve Melton.
Honorary Pallbearers: His nieces & nephews
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Hosparus Green River at P.O. Box 4134 Campbellsville, KY 42719-9700 or Alzheimer’s Association at Kaden Tower 6100 Dutchmans Ln STE 401 Louisville, KY 40205-3284.
