Donald E. Burton, age 82, of Cadiz, KY, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
He was born on November 19, 1942, in West Frankfort, IL, to the late Ewel and Jean Bean Burton.
A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Donald served his country with honor before pursuing a career in security, where he became a respected security guard trainer.
An avid outdoorsman, Donald was passionate for deer hunting, fishing, and skeet shooting, and was known for his extensive gun collection. He also enjoyed billiards and in his youth, was a talented roller skater. Later in life, Donald discovered a love for pontoon boating on Lake Barkley, where he spent many tranquil hours on the water after moving there a few years ago.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bette Ann Flyte Burton.
He is survived by his children, Ann MacArtney (Doug) of Northlake, IL and Douglas Burton (Dayna Hill) of Cadiz; eight grandchildren, Ashley Risa (Brian), Brian MacArtney (Sara), Abigail Nelson (Nick), Lillian Burton, Dale Burton, Joseph Burton, Alex Russell, and EllaRae Stephenson; ten great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Virginia Burton of Johnston City, IL; and a brother-in-law, Jerome Flyte of Clarendon Hills, IL.
Local arrangements are being handled by Goodwin Funeral Home, Inc., 138 Main Street in Cadiz, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home, 39 N Cass Ave, Westmont, IL. The family will receive friends there from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Funeral Info 630-852-8000