Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Donald Ray Barton 
(Died September 12, 2008) 

U.S. Veteran
Funeral services for Mr. Donald Barton were held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 
at 2:00p.m. at Bowers Funeral Home in Teague. Bro. Patrick Slack, Bro. Crawford 
Spraybary, and Bro. Bob Sullivan officiated. Interment followed the services at 
Dew Cemetery with an Honor Guard from the U.S. Navy and an escort from the 
Patriot Guard. Mr. Barton passed away on Friday, September 12, 2008, at his 
residence near Dew. He was a career Navy Sea Bees, the construction branch of 
the U.S. Navy responsible for building equipment, infrastructure, bridges, and 
numerous other tangibles. He also served during combat operations in Vietnam. 
Mr. Barton served his country for twenty-two years before retiring; five of 
those years were in the U.S. Air Force, and seventeen in the U.S. Navy. He was 
awarded numerous medals and commendations for his service to his country. Mr. 
Barton was a dedicated member of the First Assembly of God Church in Teague 
where he served as an Elder. He loved his church. He is survived by his wife of 
over forty-eight years, Louise (Myrt) Barton of Dew; two daughters, Sonya Jones 
& husband Buck of Teague and Jill Bounds & husband Gene of Dew; five 
grandchildren, Phillip Gaitan of Fairfield, Daniel Gaitan of Jacksonville, N.C., 
Brian Cox and Jillian Bounds both of Dew, and Kristen Copeland of Lanely; three 
great-granddaughters, Angel, Kylie, and Alexis; one sister, Pat McGee & husband 
Jerry of Point Enterprise; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his parents, Erma & John Quarles 
and one brother, Marvin Barton.