March 29, 1960 – August 25, 2023
William “Bill” Jesse Burton passed peacefully in Bedford, Indiana on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Bill was born to Erma Jo (Hendricks) and Thomas Burton in Bloomington, Indiana on March 29, 1960. He married Kelly Ann Johnson in Peerless, Indiana on July 21, 1979. Bill worked for Mica Metals for more than 20 years, loving his job and never missing a day. He found joy and pride in fishing, hunting, enjoying his mom’s apple pies, and being a good provider.
Preceding him in death were his parents and wife Kelly.
Surviving includes his sons Jesse D. Burton of Greene County, William Robert Stewart of Lawrence County, and Brad A. Burton of New Jersey; siblings, Brenda Hoshaw of Florida, Debbie Burton of Bedford, Alice Herrington of Florida, and Tom of Bedford. Many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren also survive.
Per his final wishes, Bill is to be memorialized at Prospect Cemetery in Fort Ritner, Indiana. A
celebration of life is to be held at a later date.
The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, IN has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Burton.
Memorial donations are appreciated and can be delivered to The Gentiva Hospice Foundation and/or toward the preservation of Prospect Cemetery at the following address:
Prospect Cemetery/Dixon Chapel
c/o Bonnie Duffy
10148 W. US Hwy 50
Norman, Indiana 47264
Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
