Roy Eugene Burton

Roy Eugene Burton, 83, of Columbus, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at Our Hospice Inpatient Facility. Roy was born in Columbus, IN on October 9, 1939 to Benny Burton and Doris Heitz Burton. He married Darlene Holley on June 4, 1960. Roy was a proud United States Army Veteran. He retired from Reliance Electric after 42 years of service. Roy loved attending Bethel Baptist Church where he was an active member. He cherished spending time with his family and dancing with his wife Darlene. Roy had many hobbies but he really enjoyed “Junkin”, going to auctions and raising chickens. He was kind, giving and never met a stranger. Roy was an avid reader and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Adam Carrigan officiating. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery with military honors by the Bartholomew County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana. Survivors include his sons; Roy Duane (Lori) Burton and Darrin Lee (Angie) Burton both of Columbus; a daughter Nicole Daylene (Brian) Cain of Columbus; grandchildren David (Nora) and Darrik Burton, Heather (Justin) Lienhoop, Rachel Robbins, Caleb Cain, Madeline (Neil) Lapidus, Olivia and Samual Cain, Ashlee Richie, and Skylar Burton; great-grandchildren Calvin and Levi Burton, Jacob Miller, Hannah Goddard, Braydan, Jayden, and Braylynn Burton, Destani Robbins, Annabella Mays, Naje Richie, and Theo Lapidus; brothers, Steven (Pat) Burton of Taylorsville, IN, Terry (Brenda) Burton of Arnold, MO, Kevin Burton of Taylorsville, IN; sisters, Pam (Dennis) Brumett of Brownsburg, IN, Sue Mevissen of Pea Ridge, Ak. Roy was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Darlene Burton on March 29, 2022; daughters, Jill and Natalie Burton and great-granddaughter, Makenzie Brown.