Ralph E. Burton
Tuesday 22nd of January 1924 - Wednesday 4th of May 2022
Services
Visitation
Director MILWARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC.
Funeral Service
Director MILWARD FUNERAL DIRECTORS, INC.
Clergy Mike Powers
Ralph E.
Burton, 98, widower of Jane Pridemore Burton, passed away Wednesday, May 4,
2022. He was born in Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky to the late Frank and
Nettie (Lancaster) Burton January 22, 1924.
Ralph was a
graduate of Paris High School and the University of Kentucky. He served in WWII
as a navigator on B-25 bombers in the Pacific Theater. He retired from the
former Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources. Ralph also served as past Business
Supervisor for the Paris TB Hospital, Administrator of the Glasgow TB Hospital
and Fiscal Officer at Eastern State Hospital in Lexington.
Ralph is
survived by his sons, Robert (Dia Nell) Burton of Lexington, KY and Stephen
Burton of Greenville, NC as well as 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren,
and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Jane, Ralph was
preceded in death by his daughter, Betty Jo.
Visitation
will be Monday, May 9th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Milward –
Broadway located at 159 N. Broadway. Service will begin at 12:00 pm with Pastor
Mike Powers from First United Methodist presiding. Interment with military
honors will follow in Paris Cemetery.
To share a
remembrance of Ralph or to offer condolences to his family, please visit
milwarfuneral.com.
Guest Book
Kimberly Mathis
saysBob, I know you are heartbroken. He seemed to have a colorful life. He sure raised a great son. I love you and Dianell to pieces and would be there if I were able. Love, Your Million Dollar Baby♥️🙏😘
Sondra Clemmons
saysCertainly a man of service. Your time with him was blessed. Prayers to the family.