Ray Leroy

Barton

Ray Leroy Barton son of the late Artie Smith Barton and Wilbur Barton was born in Richwoods, Missouri, on June 1, 1934. He departed this life at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 8, 2017, at the age of 82.

On March 24, 1956 at Oates, Missouri, Ray was united in marriage to Rosemary White and to this union four children were born. Ray was a Veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church. Ray enjoyed riding motorcycles, he loved going to church and spending time with his family and friends.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Wilbur Barton Jr., Flash Barton and one sister, Burta Fay Johnson.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary Barton of Oates, Missouri, two sons, Seth Barton of Lesterville, Missouri, Nick Barton and wife Rhea of Viburnum, Missouri, two daughters, Cindy Payne and husband Norman of Viburnum, Missouri, Dawn Nichols and husband Jeff of Lesterville, Missouri, 9 grandchildren, Norman Payne Jr., Nicole Chandler, Cory Barton, Natasha Ewing, Nathan Barton, Colby Payne, Slade Nichols, RayVen Nichols and Hunter Nichols, 11 great-grandchildren, five brothers, Ezra Barton of St. Louis, Missouri, Ralph Barton of Oates, Missouri, Roger Barton of Park Hills, Missouri, Daniel Barton and Rodney Barton both of Viburnum, Missouri, two sisters, Linda Hauck of St. Louis, Missouri, Barbara Mathes of Black, Missouri, and a host of other family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, March 10th 4 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Saturday, March 11th 11 AM at Locust Grove United Baptist Church

Minister: Elder Denny Mathes

Burial: Myers Cemetery

Pallbearers: Norman Payne Jr., Nathan Barton, Cory Barton, Colby Payne, Payton Chandler, Slade Nichols, Hunter Nichols and Drew Morrison.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Locust Grove United Baptist Church