Arnold Howard

Barton Sr.

Arnold Howard Barton Sr. son of the late Nancy Melvina Counts Barton and Lemro Barton was born in Reno, Arkansas, on March 2, 1928. He departed this life at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 18, 2010, having attained the age of 82 years, nine months and 16 days.

On April 1, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri, Arnold was united in marriage to Verna Mae Chitwood and to this loving union one son was born. Arnold was of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a member of the Ellington V.F.W. His hobbies included hunting, fishing and watching westerns. Arnold was a veteran of the United State Army having served his country during the Korean War. Arnold's greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Arnold was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Nancy Hicks and Barbara Ann Province, four brothers, Earl, Dave, Cecil and Ed Barton, three sisters, Nora West, Virgie Lambert and Dora Barton.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Verna Mae Barton of Ellington, two sons, Arnold Howard Barton Jr. and wife Robin of Ellington, James Howard Barton and wife Luann of Centerville, one daughter, Judy Stephens and husband Ernie of Alton, IL, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Arnold will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.


Visitation: Tuesday, Dec. 21st 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral services: Wednesday December 22nd at 10 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

Minister: Ken Beck

Music: Roberta Cook

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Danny Chitwood, Ray Chitwood, Wayne Chitwood, Tinker Chitwood, Tim Chitwood and Christopher Freeman.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO

In lieu of flowers: Barton Family for funeral expenses c/o McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO