Robert Neal Barton, Jr. of Poteau, Oklahoma was born July 17, 1944 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Robert Neal, Sr. and Mary Lee (Killons) Barton and passed away September 10, 2015 in Poteau, Oklahoma at the age of 71.He is survived by:One daughter: Lonna Nicole Barton-Place and husband Wayne, Jr. of Poteau, OklahomaHis mother: Mary Lee BartonTwo brothers: Andy Barton of Russellville, ArkansasRichard Barton of Gemert, The NetherlandsThree grandchildren:Tia Wade, Kaleb Place, Trey PlaceOne great-grandson:Torque Duane PlaceNumerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of many friendsHe was preceded in death by his father; and one grandchild, Nicolette Paige Barton. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army Secret Service, a graduate of Arkansas Tech University, a cross country truck driver, race car driver, paint & body shop owner, and owned Barton?s Bulldozing & Landscaping.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, Sept 14, 2015 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Les Scroggins officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, Oklahoma under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.Pallbearers will be: Thunder Heads Motorcycle Club ? L.C., Critter, Cheaptrick, Snake Eyes, Kong, and SpikeHonorary pallbearers will be: Kamden Shepherd, Blayze Lewis, Codee Jo Allen, Chloe Crain, and Matthew Bryant. Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with family visiting with friends and from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
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