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1950
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2019
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Richard Barton Obituary
Rick graduated from Cedar Grove High School in 1968.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Stacy Barton; brother, Jon; and mother, Mildred.
Rick was retired from the WVABCA with over 30 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army in 1970 at the Berlin Wall.
He is sorely missed by his sister, Sue Newcombe of N.C.; brother, Kenny Barton of Cedar Grove; son, Richard Young, and granddaughter, Hannah Young of Glasgow, Ky.; and wife, Kathryn.
Memorial Service is planned at O'Dell Funeral Home in Montgomery, W.Va., from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.
He will be laid to rest in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in Dunbar at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 20.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent at www.odell funeralhome.com.
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September 20, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of your loved and deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.
eric lee
September 18, 2019
God bless Rick's family. He was a pleasure to know. I always enjoyed his bright outlook and sense of humor.
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