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Warren was born Sept. 28, 1918, in Freeport, Texas, to Anna Jean and Samuel Richard Barton. Warren was educated in Marlin public schools. He entered Texas A & M at age 16. At Texas A & M he was an outstanding student and graduated in 1939. He earned his Law Degree from the University of Texas Law School and earned a Master's degree from Harvard University. He was an oil and gas attorney in Midland for over 30 years and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Warren served in the Army during World War II as 1st Lieutenant. He crashed an airplane on the runway which ended his Army career. He was a member of Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. Warren was Past Worshipful Master of Herring Lodge 1224 from June 1999 to June 2000 where he received an endowed membership as well as the Golden Trowel Award. He was also a member of George R. Scott Sojourners, York Rite, and Scottish Rite. His hobby included a rare collection of old coins, paper money and stamps.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 27 years, Margaret V. Barton of Waco; daughter, Cynthia Ann Bondeson of San Antonio; son, Randy Barton and his wife, Fran, of Houston; two grandchildren, Rebecca Springer and her husband, Paul, of Atlanta, Ga., and Barton Bolfrass and wife, Sarah, of Austin; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be given to the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit.
Condolences may be offered at Connally-Compton.com.
September 28, 1918 - July 8, 2011
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Jerry Bollfrass
July 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time. Warren was fondly remembered by my parents, Charlie and Chummie Bollfrass before they passed. Warren was a great grandpa to Cindy and Bart. Jerry Bollfrass
John Hyde
July 12, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Barton family. I had the honor of knowing Warren when he practiced law here in Midland. He was a fine scholar of the law and always the accomplished gentleman. Warren was a very good man and will be remembered well. John Hyde 7/12/11
Nancy Cobb
July 12, 2011
I received the blessing of providing home health assistance to Mr. Barton on two occasions. I found him and Mrs. Barton to be most kind and interesting people. I hold Mrs. Barton and their family in my thoughts and prayers.
July 11, 2011
With sympathy.
Murray and Greta Watson
Nona Goolsby
July 10, 2011
This is really a blessing. No more suffering or confusion and being in a better place can only be considered wonderful. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you adjust in time to Warren being in the best place of all.
Jo Ann Boulter
July 10, 2011
Our love & prayers are with you and family----I worked for MR. Barton when I lived in Midland and he was such a kind man.
Ray & Jo Ann Boulter
Linda Clemmer
July 10, 2011
Margaret, Keith, Maureen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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