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Thomas Edward Barton, 39, of Manchester, Tenn., born Jan. 29, 1964, in Orlando, Fla., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill.
Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Peter Barton.
Surviving are his mother, Carole Joyce, nee Brown, Barton of Shalimar, Fla.; a daughter, Laura; a brother, Peter W. Barton; and other relatives.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968 or American Juvenile Diabetes Association, 10820 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 220, Sunset Hill, Mo., 63127.
Visitation: There will be no visitation.
Funeral: A memorial service will be held at a later date.
SCHILDKNECHT FUNERAL HOME, O'Fallon, Ill.
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Charles Sampson
February 22, 2004
We all must leave this life at some time. It is just a shame that one such as Ed had to go so soon. He was truly a fine mix of seriousness and fun. I really enjoyed the few hours that I was fortunate enough to share with him over the years. To taste of his wonderfully twisted sense of hunor was truly a gift to me.
Ed was an inspiration to me. He taught me that police officers were very real people and can be trusted. His style was of the kind that I fear is all too uncommon with the younger officers. It was his compassion and application of common sense that struck me most deeply. He also helped me to face a few of my personal fears and vanquish them.
It was a bolt from the blue to learn of his passing. I regret that I was not able to be by his side in those last moments.
Though you have left us for a time, you still are not gone. For your touch upon us all is indellibly writ upon our souls as words etched into granite. O friend, even as we part for a short time, we raise our right hands in salute to you and shout in unison,"Hail! And well met!" for your mighty spirit lingers with us forevermore.
mary claro
January 30, 2004
My sypathy and prayers go out to Ed's family.May god be with you in your time of need.
Jane Sampson
January 28, 2004
I was shocked to hear of Ed's passing. I knew him when he worked here in town; his main concern was always the kids of this community. His sense of humor and ethics will be sorely missed. You have my deepest sympathy.
Clara Harrison
January 27, 2004
To the family of Ed, I am so sorry to hear that he passed away. I worked with Ed for several years at LPD, and I was at his wedding to Peggy. I will remember Ed's sense of humor. I know he had suffered with his diabetes, I was hoping it would get better and live to see his daughter grow up, but God works in mysterious ways and had other plans for him.
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