Billy R. Burton, 85, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Thursday, October 1, 2026 at his home. He was born September 23, 1941, in Adair County, to the late Ernest and Hattie Corbin Burton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Burton and three brothers, Ernest Burton, Jr., Glen Burton and Donald Burton
Billy was a member of Trinity Church, a retired truck driver, retired from Teamsters, loved working in his apple orchard, was a strong man of faith, who loved God and his family.
Survivors include:
His wife – Carolyn Burton of Columbia
Two sons – Richard Burton (Melissa) of Sonora and Scott Burton of Radcliff
One daughter – Pamela Burton of Columbia
One sister – Carol Jordan of New Albany, Indiana
Three grandchildren – Jared Burton, Mallory Burton and Ashley Rizzo
Three great-grandchildren – Ellie, Ava and Brooks
Funeral service – Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. at Trinity Church with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating
Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation after 1:00 P.M. Sunday at Trinity Church
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
