Jerry L. Burton

Jerry Lee “Goat” Burton, 64, passed away on Friday, November26, 2021 at his residence in New Whiteland, Indiana. He was born on October 1, 1957 in Franklin, IN to Raymond and Izena (Burton) Burton. He married Rhoda Lawson on June 3, 1977. She lovingly survives. Other survivors include his daughters Sarah Burton (Dustin); Whitney Burton; siblings Larry Burton (Arcena); Debra Chandler (Joe); Ronnie Burton (Cinda); twin brother Terry L. Burton (Jeana); Greg Burton (Sherry); grandchildren Jaylee Burton (Thomas); Devin Jones (Alyssa); Dustin Humston, Jr.; Delanie Buccos; Brandon Humston; Kenlee Buccos; Khloe Buccos; Brantlee Humston; Evelyn “Evie Lou” Humston; two brother-in-laws, Ray (Ruthie) Lawson and Randy (Cindi) Lawson and his dog Brian and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his grandparents; parents; mother and father in-laws Clifford and Delphia Lawson; sister in-law Rosemary Lawson; 2 great nieces and one great grandchild. Jerry was a graduate of Edinburgh High School class of 1976.He was employed in construction with William E. Settle Construction Company in Camby, Indiana for over 30 years. He was currently employed by Fisher’s Construction in Trafalgar, IN. Jerry loved racing; going to the beach; camping, playing baseball and softball; he loved his family especially spending time with his grandchildren. Stephen Cox will conduct a celebration of life service for Jerry on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Flinn &Maguire Funeral Home 2898 N. Morton St. Franklin, IN 46131. Friends may call on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, IN.