William "Bill" Jesse Burton peacefully passed away in Bedford, Indiana on August 25, 2023. He was born to Erma Jo (Hendricks) and Thomas Burton in Bloomington, Indiana on March 29, 1960. Bill married Kelly Ann Johnson in Peerless, Indiana on July 21, 1979. Bill worked for Mica Metals for over 20 years, loving his job and never missing a day. He found joy and pride in fishing, hunting, enjoying his moms apple pies, and being a good provider. Preceding him in death were his parents and wife Kelly. Surviving are sons; Jesse D. Burton of Greene County, William Robert Stewart of Lawrence County, and Brad A. Burton of New Jersey; siblings, Brenda Hoshaw of Florida, Debbie Burton of Bedford, Alice Herrington of Florida, and Tom of Bedford. Many nieces, nephews, and grandchildren also survive. Per his final wishes, Bill is to be memorialized at Prospect Cemetery in Fort Ritner, Indiana. A celebration of life is to be held at a later date. The Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford, IN has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Burton.Memorial donations are appreciated and can be delivered to The Gentiva Hospice Foundation (https://www.gentivahs.com/about/donate/) and/or toward the preservation of Prospect Cemetery at the following address: Prospect Cemetery/Dixon Chapel c/o Bonnie Duffy 10148 W. US Hwy 50 Norman, Indiana 47264Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com. Cemetery Proctor Cemetery INUS Funeral Home Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes 818 18th St Bedford IN - 47421 US (812) 275-4433