The world was blessed with the presence of Jeffery Keith Burton on August 13, 1957. He made the world a brighter place until his death on August 4, 2023 at the age of 65. He was a 1975 graduate of Lebanon High School. He attended Cumberland University on a baseball scholarship where he received an Associate's Degree in Biology. Jeff retired from YRC after 31 years of employment in 2020. After his retirement, he spent his time doing what he loved best. He had the most beautiful garden in Wilson County. Hunting season, he was in the blind waiting on the perfect shot or that big gobbler to walk out. You would find him in the tractor seat with his best friend right by his side. You would also find him teaching his grandchildren how to hunt or drive a car. He has seen possibly every Western ever made especially if they starred Clint Eastwood or John Wayne. Jeff Burton was the perfect example of a loving father, daddy and Poppi. Jeff is preceded in death by his parents Clarence Joseph Burton and Peggy McClanahan Burton. Numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins.
He is survived by wife of 41 years and best friend Bettye Ann Goolsby Burton. Children and most prized accomplishments Dusty (Sarah Murray) Burton, Becky (Jacob) Harris. Grandchildren Ashton, Zoi, and Airyn. Cousins Molly McEachern and Jan Hall.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at Hunter Funeral Home with Scott Moore officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and Noon till service time on Wednesday. Pallbearers, John Williams, Jimmy Hobbs, Doyle McCormick, Anthony Driver, Shaw Grantham, Keith Roberts. Interment will be at Wilson Co. Memorial Park.    This obituary written with love by his daughter, Becky Burton Harris.