O B I T U A R Y
Mr. Jerry L. Burton of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late William "Bill" Burton and Ruth Logsdon Burton, was born on June 15, 1930 in Harlan County, Kentucky, and departed this life on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at his home. He was 82 years, five months, and 27 days of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Trammell Creek Baptist Church. He was a former printer for Faucet Printing Company, and Delco Paper Products. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Marine Corp. He drove the D.A.V. Van for nine years, a life member of the Marine Corp. League, past All State Commander #6182, a member of the James L. Pruitt V.F.W. Post #5813, a member of the American Legion Post #82, a Kentucky Colonel, Scottish Rite, Pitman Masonic Lodge #124.
He united in marriage to Olgie Pauline Judd Burton on December 31, 1960 who preceded him in death on June 2, 2011.
Survivors include a step-granddaughter and caregiver: Tiffany Lapetina and her husband Scott of Greensburg; a step-grandson: Porter Lobb and his wife Kim of Greensburg; five step-great-grandchildren: Courtney Reliford of Campbellsville, Tayshaun Bridgewater, Bryson Bridgewater both of Greensburg, Ezrah Caven, and Antigonee Caven both of Campbellsville; a step-great-great-grandchild: Chesney Reliford of Campbellsville; a caregiver and former daughter-in-law: Marcia Clark of Greensburg; a special cousin: Terry Burton of Louisville; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Mr. Burton was also preceded in death by a step-son: Curtis E. "BoJack" Lobb; two brothers and two sisters: Jimmy Burton, Ronnie Burton, Lillian Burton, and Virginia Maupin; and a step-granddaughter: Branie Caven.
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The funeral services for Mr. Jerry L. Burton will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors conducted by the Marion County Veteran's Honor Guard. Bro. Carlos Compton will be officiating.
There will a Masonic service held at 6:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home conducted by the Pitman Masonic Lodge #124.
Visitation is requested from 4 until 8 P.M. Friday at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7 A.M., Saturday until time of the funeral service.
PALLBEARERS: Military
HONORARY: V.F.W. Post Members Masonic Lodge Members
Service Details
Saturday, December 15th, 2012 11:00am, Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home
Interment Details
Campbellsville Memorial Gardens