Howard E. Barton, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1980 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Barton, born Dec. 18, 1892, in Pike County, was a son of Abraham and Cynthia Capps Barton. He first married Mary Cooper, who preceded him in death. He married Maude B. Peters in March 1921. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife; a son, Milo Barton of Pittsfield; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Juanita) Hancock of East Alton, Mrs. Frank (Lois) Seery of Galesburg and Mrs. Myotta Keltner of Springfield; a brother, Clay Barton of East Alton; a sister, Mrs. Nina Main of St. Louis; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Services were held at 2 pm Saturday in Lummis Funeral Home, Pittsfield, conducted by the Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery.
Howard E. Barton, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1980 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Barton, born Dec. 18, 1892, in Pike County, was a son of Abraham and Cynthia Capps Barton. He first married Mary Cooper, who preceded him in death. He married Maude B. Peters in March 1921. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife; a son, Milo Barton of Pittsfield; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Juanita) Hancock of East Alton, Mrs. Frank (Lois) Seery of Galesburg and Mrs. Myotta Keltner of Springfield; a brother, Clay Barton of East Alton; a sister, Mrs. Nina Main of St. Louis; 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Services were held at 2 pm Saturday in Lummis Funeral Home, Pittsfield, conducted by the Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery.
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