Gary Barton, Jr.'s Obituary
Gary Barton, Jr., age 56, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. in Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Pinckneyville, IL.
Gary was born on January 19, 1966 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Gary Barton, Sr. and Linda Foster Runion. On August 22, 2009, he married Bobbi Sue Brand at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. He worked as an environmental technician for Enviro-Tech for 25 years. Gary enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, riding Harley Davidsons and 4-wheelers, boating, guns, and tinkering with everything. He was an amazing guy, allegedly feared by Chuck Norris, awesome husband and father, hard worker who never missed a day of work and was loved by everyone who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Bobbi Barton of Pinckneyville, IL; father, Gary (Patsy) Barton, Sr. of Murphysboro, IL; six children, Shelbi (Gavin) Taylor of Johnston City, IL, Dylan Barton (Carol Davey) of West Frankfort, IL, Sage (Brendie) Swain of Azle, TX, Sable Swain of Pinckneyville, IL, Nick (Kari) Hale of Mascoutah, IL, and Dustin Hale of Carbondale, IL; two sisters, Angela (Danny) Simpkins of Murphysboro, IL and Sherry Simpson of Phoenix, AZ; and six grandchildren, Brynleigh, Isaac, Aleah, Canyon, Derek, and Ella.
He was preceded in death by his mother; a son, Cody Barton; a brother, Michael Barton; and father-in-law, Bob Brand.
Gary's wishes were to be cremated.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at the Fraternal Order of Eagles' Annex, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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