Don Burton

Don R. Burton, age 82 of Nicholasville, formerly of Nancy, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Baptist Health Lexington. Don was born on November 9, 1943 at Nancy, KY, the son of Glenard Burton and Eva Zimmerman Burton Grayson. After graduating from Nancy High School, Don joined the National Guard where he served for six years. He married his sweetheart, Madonna Denham and they have shared life for 61 years. Don and Madonna both retired from Trane Co. Lexington and they were partners in all aspects of their lives…. they enjoyed riding motorcycles, the firing range, playing golf, traveling to many places, keeping a lovely home, doing yard work together, having friends and family to their home, especially their nieces and nephews, and Don always had as much fun as they did. Don had a gift of making people smile or laugh by the funny things he would say, and he will forever be remembered for his giggles and laughter.

Don was a dedicated and faithful member of Anchor Baptist Church, Lexington, where he was a member of the Helmsmen Sunday School Class and he served on many committees and teams as long as his health permitted.

Survivors include his wife, Madonna Denham Burton; his brother, Barney Burton (Kathy) of Science Hill, KY; his sister, Sharelyn Current of Spring, TX; brother-in-law, Bernie Denham (Trudy) of Nancy; many nieces and nephews; church family and lifelong friends who are saddened by his passing.

In addition to his parents, Glen and Eva Burton, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Frankie Burton; and brother-in-law(s), Jim Current and Bob Denham.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Lake Cumberland Funeral Home, 1046 West Hwy 80, Somerset, KY 42503. The funeral service will follow on Monday, January 5 at 12:00 pm at the Chapel of Lake Cumberland Funeral Home with Dr. Carl Peters officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Gardens.