Funeral services for Gary Wayne Barton, 79, Alton, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Barton was called to his heavenly home at 12:49 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at NHC HealthCare.
He was born March 3, 1946, at Alton, Missouri, to Willie T. and Ara Dotson Barton. On August 22, 1965, Gary married the love of his life, Dorothy LaVonne Huddleston at Shilo Baptist Church, Rover, Missouri. Gary and Dorothy were married for fifty-nine years and resided on their family farm in Alton, Missouri. To this union two daughters were born, Angelia Annette and Valerie Jill. Gary graduated from Alton High School with the Class of 1963. Upon graduation he lived and worked in St. Louis, Missouri at Fisher Body Chevrolet Plant, but due to his country roots, he soon relocated to Oregon County. He developed masonry skills from his father and worked in the masonry business for many years. He was very talented at his occupation and left his trademark over the local area. Due to health reasons, Gary had the opportunity to become a licensed insurance agent and worked in this profession several years before retiring. Gary was a member of Shilo Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and a Trustee. He was a faithful Christian with a concern for the lost. Gary was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He looked forward each spring to planting a garden, enjoying the fruits of his labor. He also raised cattle and enjoyed farming. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought immense love, happiness and joy to his life. He looked forward to their visits and held a special place in his heart for each of them.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Barton, of the family home; two daughters, Annette Callahan and Valerie Jill Burrow (Tony) both of West Plains, Missouri; two granddaughters, Ashlyn Danielle Waggoner (Brandon) and Allison Taylor Grant (Taylor); three great-grandsons, Dawson Lee Wayne, Barrett Lee and Cooper Allen; two brothers, Howard Barton (Alice), and Garland Barton (Sheila); one sister, Donna Vest (Irven); and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, one son-in-law, Ted Lee Callahan, infant great-grandson, Hayden Michael Waggoner, two sisters, Louise Winkler and Norma Jean Christopher, one brother, W. T. Barton and his fishing buddy, Skip, his Jack Russell, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Langston Street Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Cave Springs Cemetery, and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W. Main St., West Plains, Missouri.
