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Michael Barton Obituary
Michael was born Feb. 12, 1970, in Scott Air Force Base, to Linda S. (Runion) Foster and Gary P. Barton. He grew up in Pinckneyville.
He worked as a painter. He loved riding motorcycles and spending time on the computer. When he was younger he participated in D-Max bicycle racing and he was still very interested in bicycles and racing.
He served in the National Guard in the 1990's before enlisting in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Gary and Patsy Barton of Murphysboro; his mother, Linda Foster of West Frankfort; sons Hunter and Tanner; one brother, Gary Barton Jr. and his wife, Bobbi Barton of Pinckneyville; two sisters, Sherry Hill of Du Quoin and Angie Simpkins and her husband, Danny Simpkins, of Murphysboro; and several nieces and nephews.
His body will be cremated and memorial services will be at 6 p.m. today in Elm Street Baptist Church in Murphysboro, with the Rev. Charles Allen officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. today at the church.
For more information, visit www.pettettfuneralhome.com.
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sherry
September 24, 2013
miss you always will you left this world way to soon I love you...RIP
stephanie schoolcraft
September 3, 2013
Me and the kids couldn't make it. its still so sad and fast you went. I feel sad about all three that passed. but your in a better place.
J K
September 1, 2013
I know that there are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of intense grief and always. (1 Cor 15:26) I'm very sorry for your loss.
Brenda Prince
August 31, 2013
Im sorry to hear about your lost .. you are in my prayers.
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briana fullerton
August 31, 2013
I love you Mike I'm sorry I can't make it. you are the best.
Monica George
August 31, 2013
^¡^ Much Love and Respect
August 31, 2013
Mike you will be missed. I'm glad that we were good friends growing up. RIP Buddy. DeAnn Beaty Sowder
Johnny Keller
August 31, 2013
God Bless You And You Will Be Greatly Missed .
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