David Burton

David Burton obituary, Mount Vernon, IL

David Burton

David Burton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Oct. 10, 2025.

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David Leon Burton, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 7:26 pm October 7, 2025 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born September 16, 1947 in Mount Vernon to the late Arvel T. and Mary Opal (Leneave) Burton. David married Becky (Morgan) Burton on February 26, 1971 and she survives.
In addition to his beloved wife, David is survived by his daughters, Wendy Burton and Julie (Burton) Allen and husband, Jody; grandchildren, Eljay Burton, Emily Browder, Johnathan Browder and wife, Anna, Calvin Browder; brother, Mark Burton and wife, Sarah; and sisters, Vicky Storment and husband, Mike and Daisy Harris.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Theodore Burton; and sisters, Virginia Jones, Gloria Gottman, Betty Wright, and Joann Reeves; and infant twin sister of Vicky, Linda June Burton.
David retired from Continental (General) Tire. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, reading, and spending time with the family.
Per his wishes, David will be cremated and private services will be held at a later date.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
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