Robert (Clifton) Burton, LBI ’59, LCC ’65, LCC ’69, went to be with his Lord March 25, 2020, at his home with his family by his side.
Upon graduating in ’69, he married Bonnie Herring, who survives. Clifton worked as a minister for 62 years, just recently retiring from Cortland Christian Church on November 30, 2019. He had previously served churches in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. He also taught at Louisville Bible College. He was a former member and on the board of directors for the Franklin County United Way, a coordinator of the Brookville area “Life Chain”, and served on various ministerial associations. Clifton enjoyed reading and teaching Bible studies and classes. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, one daughter, one son, two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.