Kentucky Walking Horse Association

Jesse Burton Obit

The KWHA  sends their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jesse Burton.  Complete Obituary follows:

Jesse Burton, 80, of Germantown, KY died Wednesday April 25, 2018 at Bracken County Nursing and Rehab Center.  He was born in Mayslick, KY on February 17, 1938 to the late David and Rella White Burton.  He was a farmer and Kentucky Colonel.  Mr. Burton is survived by his wife Gladys Henderson Burton, whom he married December 1, 1956.  He is also survived by his son Clinton(Sonya)Burton of Englewood, FL, and sisters Ruth(Frank)Curtis of Germantown, Mary(Vic)Workman of Brooksville, and Gladys Lynn(Larry)Abrams of Carlisle, and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Burton is also survived by special friends Sabas Vicente, Wayne Mastin and Marty Linville.  Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Elmer Burton and Ronnie “Pete” Burton, and a sister-in-law Kay Burton.  He was also preceded in death by his niece Kim Applegate.  Funeral service will be at 2:00pm Saturday April 28, 2018 at Palmer Funeral Home in Germatown, KY.  Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Mt. Olivet, KY.  Visitation will be 6:00-8:00pm Friday April 27, 2018 at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to charity of choice.  Condolences may be sent to www.mooreandparkerfh.com