He was born in Muncie, Indiana on Sunday, August 3, 1958, the son of Clifford H. and Doris (Hahn) Burton. A life-long resident of Muncie, Danny worked in maintenance in various jobs, and most recently a maintenance manager for Applegate Apartments before retiring from the maintenance business. His most memorable job was with Holiday Inn/Ramada Inn where he worked for 18 years. It was here that he met his future wife, Lori Hardwick, who also worked there. He went on to marry her on December 5, 1992 and they shared thirty-four years together.
Danny was a Colt’s fan, loved his children, boating, old movies, his wife’s cooking, landscaping, and traveled a lot with his wife and children. He also loved his beloved boxers that he enjoyed raising for 30+ years, and now his love for his bulldog, Daisy.
Survivors include: his wife, Lori; one daughter, Anna Burton; one son, Troy Burton; one brother, Rex Burton, and one sister, Linda Newman; nieces, Donna Jordan and Nicki Kolb; nephews, Bobby Barnes and Michael Newman; many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by: his parents, Clifford and Doris Burton; one brother, Clifford Burton Jr.; and one sister, Carol Jett.
Funeral Services will be held for "Danny" at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304.
Family and friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at: www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.
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