Kenneth R.-Barton-Obituary

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Kenneth R. Barton

Spartanburg, South Carolina

Jul 12, 1936 – Dec 31, 2025 (Age 89)

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BORN
July 12, 1936
DIED
December 31, 2025
AGE
89
LOCATION
Spartanburg, South Carolina

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Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel - Spartanburg Obituary

Kenneth Ray Barton passed away December 31, 2025, at his home at the age of 89. Ken was born in Elberton, Georgia, in July 1936, surrounded by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. When Ken was a young child, his family moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina. After graduating from Spartanburg High...

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I don´t know any of the family but knew Ken in my early days at Eastman. Ken was a great man and inspiration to many. My early projects in the copolyester research area put me in daily interaction with Ken and his laboratory. Ken was super smart but yet treated everyone with respect from the head of research to the janitor. His Christian influence affected many lives for many yrs. My salute to a great friend from many yrs ago! Love and prayers to the family Steve Stafford