Raymond H. Burton

Raymond H. Burton, 88 of Columbus, Indiana passed away February 11, 2026 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1937 in Casey County, Kentucky. He is the son of Beckham W. and Zona (Rexroat) Burton. Raymond married Rosemary (Bilger) Burton on June 15, 1965 and she survives.

Raymond is also survived by his children, Billy (Debbie) Burton of Columbus, Indiana, Danny Burton of Seymour, Indiana, Raynita Norton of Scottsburg, Indiana, Eric (Beth) Burton of Lakeland, Florida and Jennifer (Wendell) Fields of Columbus, Indiana; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Bret Burton and Veneita Burton; brother, Franz Burton and sisters, Beulah Faye Eaton and Helen Burton.

Raymond attended Blue River Baptist Church in Edinburgh, Indiana. He was a member of the Double Y Saddle Club, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, FOP and the Teamsters Union. He was a deputy officer for the Edinburgh Police Department for 9 years, and chief for 4 years. For several years he worked for United Van Lines as a long distance truck driver. Then he was a truck driver for different local companies, retiring from Real World Testing as a test driver. Raymond enjoyed camping, riding horses, his mules and wagons, four wheelers and riding his motorcycle.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00pm by Pastor Justin Surface on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Blue River Baptist Church in Edinburgh, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:30am until time of service. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to REACH Columbus Inc. 3528 W. Two Mile House Rd. Columbus, Indiana 47201 in Raymond's memory.

Arrangements made by Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana.