Rex Burton, 84, of Danville passed away at home Monday, March 28, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimers.
He was a retired CSX locomotive engineer with 47 years of service. He was a member and Elder of the Danville Church of Christ. He was a member of the Danville Town Council and former Mayor having served 41 years. He enjoyed being an Amateur Ham Radio operator for many years.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dwaine Burton; and his parents, Walter and Dena Burton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Gloria Jean; his daughters, Kathy Dolin and Sandy (Ronald) Nelson; and one granddaughter, Kellie Nelson, all of Danville.
Funeral service will be Thursday, March 31st at 12:00 p.m. at the Danville Church of Christ with Kenneth Mitchell and Richard Runyan officiating. He will be laid to rest at Boone Memorial Park, Madison.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Handley Funeral Home of Danville is in charge of arrangements.