Derek Malcolm "Bubs" Burton Obituary (1983

Mr. Derek Malcolm "Bubs" Burton, age 42, of Milton, Kentucky entered this life on August 16, 1983 in Mountain Home, Idaho. He was the loving son Melvin Douglas and Wanda Ella Jean Bivens Burton. He had resided most of his life in Jefferson County since the age of five. He graduated in 2001 from Madison Consolidated High School. On August 24, 2006, he was united in marriage to Amber Nicole Giltner. This union was blessed with a son, Liam. He had driven a semi with Madison Truck and Transfer for five years. He was currently engaged to Holly Johnson of Milton, Kentucky. He loved video games, anything Star Wars, and loved his dog Ashe. Derek died on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 5:41 p.m. at his residence in Milton, Kentucky. A LOVING FAMILY Derek will be missed by his loving parents, Melvin Douglas and Wanda Ella Jean Bivens Burton of Madison, Indiana; his fiancee, Holly Johnson of Milton, Kentucky; his loving son, Liam Archer Burton of Madison, Indiana; his brother, Jeremy Edward Burton, Sr. of Spencer, Indiana; his maternal grandmother, Genevieve Vera Davis of Trenton, Florida; his niece and his nephew, Marissa Mae Littrell and Jeremy Edward Burton, Jr.; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Edward and Frieda Mae Burton, and his maternal grandpa, Gary Malcolm Bivens. PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICEImmediate family will hold a private graveside service with interment to follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, 9306 North U.S. 421 Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To Place An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Derek Malcolm "Bubs" Burton, please click here to visit our sympathy store.