Carl A. Barton's Obituary
Carl A. Barton died September 23, 2019. He was born May 13, 1942 in Abbeville, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Wimberly Barton and his parents, Carl "Pete" Barton and Sidenia Barton. He is survived by his son Greg Barton and daughter, Carla Hawkins, grandson, Corbin Barton and granddaughter, Bailey Hawkins, all of Longview; sister, Anne Payne of Grapevine, sister-in-law Eleanor Salter of Lake Cherokee and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janette and Johnny Mahurin of Longview, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Karnes City High School and joined the Marines in 1966, serving for three years, including service during the Vietnam War. Afterward, he received his BBA from Stephen F. Austin State University. State Farm was his employer for over 51 years, and he became a State Farm Agent in Longview October 1977. He was a member of Greggton Methodist Church and for many years was an avid golfer and Dallas Cowboy fan.
Special thanks to his Hospice Nurse Michelle, all his Comfort Keepers Care Givers, and other compassionate, independent sitters who gave him excellent and loving care during his illness.
Visitation is set for 10:00, followed by his service at 11:00 on Saturday September 28 at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Pallbearers will be Alex Payne, Chandler Payne, Jim Tuel, Tommy Thomas, Al Ricci, and Gary Mims.
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