MacLane "Mac" Raney Barton son of Bonnie Camden Barton and Ralph Barton was born in Ironton, Missouri, on May 18, 1958. He departed this life at his residence in Independence, Missouri, on January 27, 2014, at the age of 55.
Mac was a member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church. He was a team trainer for the Missouri Mine Rescue. Mac's hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding his Harley, traveling, boating and he loved telling stories. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.
Mac is survived by his parents, Ralph and Bonnie Barton of Oates, MO, one son, Hagen Barton and wife Amy and their children, Taylor, Emily, Hailey, Colton and Weston of Viburnum, MO, one daughter, Summer Brooks and husband Tim and their children, Hannah and Gabriel of Viburnum, MO, step-sons, Eric Redman and wife Vanessa and their daughter, Clara of Sharpsburg, GA, Justin Crocker and his daughter Lilly of Charleston, MO, step-daughters, Melanie Redman of Toronto, Ontario Canada, Crystal Price and her children, Alisa and Jonathan of Ironton, MO, two brothers, Rich Barton and wife Heidi of Warrenton, MO, Neal Barton and wife Lori of Vilonia, AR, one sister, Ramona Warner and husband Sam of Lesterville, MO. Mac will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Friday, January 31st 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO
Funeral Services: Saturday, February 1st 11 AM at Locust Groves United Baptist Church, Oates, MO
Minister: Denny Mathes
Burial: Myers Cemetery
Pallbearers: Mine Rescue Workers
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO
In lieu of flowers: Make a Wish Foundation.