William F. "Bill" Burton, 95, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.
He was born in Payton, Ky. on May 20, 1923, the son of the late Ventus and Edna (Lykins) Burton.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosetta (Rosie) Burton; one daughter, Sandra Burton; one grandson, William Dennis Riley; and two sisters, Nell Nickell and Dorothy Jean Hoskins.
Bill retired in 1978 from General Motors after 32 years of service. Bill served in the United States Air Force during World War II and was a lifetime member of AMVETS Post 61 Rocky Fork Lake.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Pamela (David) Manning of Hillsboro; significant other, Pat Jarjapka; five grandchildren, Katie (Mark) Dettwiller of Hillsboro, David (Lori) Manning of Lynchburg, Bev (Stacy) Manning of Hillsboro, Kris (Charlie) Jarjapka of Hillsboro and Kathy (David) Puckett of Batavia; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial will follow at the Hillsboro Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday September 25, 2018 at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials Heartland Hospice.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Billi Jo Short
September 24, 2018
My heart is with you all as you say goodbye. May you find peace in knowing God took him because it was his time and god knew he had a better place for him. It was time to come home and be with family. You will see him again. When you have fulfilled your lifetime and it's your turn to be called home, he will be there waiting for you. I love you all dearly.
Kim Watts
September 22, 2018
Thinking Of U All !!!!! I Love U Guys !!! It Was An Honor To Know Bill !!! Hugs and Kisses !!!
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Daugherty
September 22, 2018
I never met a more beautiful soul. If he liked you, you were considered family. We will all miss you Papaw. Kris, I am so sorry for your loss. What a great HERO. Heaven certainly gained a true Angel.
Kathy Nichols
September 21, 2018
Kris I'm so sorry to hear about papaw, he was loved by many
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