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.