Darhal "Doodle" Burton B-M-93-1

Darhal “Doodle” Burton, 82, of Edinburgh, died at 10:00 p.m., December 25, 2022, at Johnson Memorial Hospital. Darhal was born October 31, 1940 in Christine, Kentucky, the son of Alan and Oma (Bryant) Burton. He married Lois Ann Michaels on November 5, 1960.Darhal attended Edinburgh High School. Darhal loved playing the guitar and began playing at the age of 5. As a small boy Darhal followed his brothers to Camp Atterbury to make money. It was there the soldiers lovingly referred to him as “Little Elvis.” He later enlisted in the Army and served his country overseas in Germany. A loving father and devoted grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Edinburgh Apostolic Tabernacle with Pastor Darren Burton officiating. Calling will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church. Burial will take place Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery with Military Rites being performed by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial Donations may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the funeral home. Survivors include a brother, Ivan Dale Burton; sisters, Vickey Whited, Marlene Wheeler, Martha McGaha and Delcie Burton; daughters, Rhonda (Wayne) Freeman and Sandy Petro; grandchildren, Casey (Spenser) Taylor, Rachel Vinson, Brittany (Josh) Burns and Cody (Rachelle) Freeman; great grandchildren, Raylee and Kinsley Taylor, Riley Vinson, Clayton (Stephanie) Vinson, Lauryn Vinson, Grayson and Clara Burns, David, Jennifer, Carson and Ethan Freeman; and 2 great, great granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 siblings and a grandson, Richard Vinson. Arrangements entrusted to Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Darhal "Doodle" Burton please visit our Sympathy Store.