William “Bill” Earl Burton, 71, of Smithville, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 20, 2026.

Bill was born on September 4, 1954, in San Antonio, Texas, to James Burton and Helen Horn. He graduated from Gatesville High School and later attended Central Texas College, where he earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice.

On April 1, 1982, Bill married the love of his life, Cynthia Ann DiMaggio. Together, they built a life centered around family, faith, service, and community. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and his family was one of his greatest sources of pride and joy.

Bill dedicated much of his life to serving others through a distinguished career in law enforcement and public service. He served as a peace officer in Killeen, Texas, for 10 years and spent more than 15 years with the Texas Attorney General’s Office. He also served as a Reserve Deputy with the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office for five years. Bill concluded his professional career with The Coghlan Group, where he devoted more than 20 years of service.

Beyond his career, Bill was deeply involved in his community and church. He was active with Bastrop Little League and served as a leader in the Royal Ambassadors church youth group at First Baptist Church in Bastrop. His commitment to his faith and community continued when he served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Bastrop from January 18, 2018, through 2022.

Bill will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his commitment to serving others, and the lasting impact he made on the communities and people around him. His legacy will live on through the family he loved so dearly and the many lives he touched throughout his years of service.

Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Cynthia Burton of Smithville, Texas; his son, Bryan Burton, and wife, Krystel, of Winchester, Texas; his grandson, Caleb Burton, and wife, Brooke, and their children Colton and Evelyn of Winchester, Texas; his granddaughter, Kourtney Burton and partner Nick Brooks, of La Grange, Texas. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Kathy Burton, of Robinson, Texas; his niece, Brittany Martin, and husband, Seth, and their daughter Kinley of Troy, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Burton, of San Antonio, Texas; his mother, Helen Smith and husband George, of Bastrop, Texas; his brother, Steve Burton, of Crosby, Texas; his sister, Linda Burton, of Troy, Texas; his mother-in-law, Evelyn Snider, of Monmouth, Oregon; and his uncle, Donald Martin, of Monmouth, Oregon.

Services are currently pending.