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William Barton Obituary
July 10, 1949 - March 31, 2023
Derby, Kansas - Derby - Barton, William Dennis "Bill" 73, passed away Friday, March 31st, 2023. He was born July 10th, 1949 to Merle and Peggy (Studebaker) Barton in Enid, Oklahoma. Bill was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend. Bill was a US Army, Vietnam Veteran, served as a Wichita Police Officer, and retired from the US Marshals.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister: Judy Fleming. Bill is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie Barton of Derby; daughters: Christina (Billy) Sherman of Derby, Jessica Barton of Mulvane; grandsons: Peyton and Holdyn Sherman; siblings: Diana (Andy) Borntrager, Joyce (Greg) Ortez, Janet (Allen) Downs, Robert (Amy) Barton, Merle Barton; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation: Friday, April 21st, 2023, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 at Smith Mortuary, Derby, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037 with military honors. Cremation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers, Wounded Warrior Project or the LGMD (Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy) Awareness Foundation.
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John Heitman
April 13, 2023
Bonnie. So sad to hear of Bill´s passing. We worked together on the police department and I told him of the opening in the Wichita Marshals office when I transferred out so he could transfer in. Bill always had my six on the street and I had his. He will be missed.
Harry Simpson
April 9, 2023
Rest William, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, Vietnam.
Mike & Lynda Longhofer and family
April 9, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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