William E. Barton

William E Barton, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born January 19, 1945 in Danville, VA, he was the son of the late William Roy Barton and Edith Lindsey Barton. He was predeceased by his brother, Ryland McCoy Barton. Mr. Barton grew up in Halifax County, in the Paces community. He was a graduate of George Washington High School, where he met his wife of 57 years, Betty Hanks Barton. They lived in Danville, VA, Ruffin and Reidsville NC. Bill was father to Sean Barton of Ruffin, NC and Sherry Jones (Brandon) of Greensboro, NC. He was a devoted dog parent to Petey, Rizzo, Rhett and Maggie. He leaves behind his sweet cat Scarlett. Bill worked for the Kroger Company as a meat cutter for almost 40 years, in Chatham VA and Greensboro NC. In his retirement he worked for Old Dutch Supermarket and sold produce at the Danville Farmer’s Market. A great fisherman, Bill fished at the coast, in Bass tournaments, at Lake Reidsville and favorite local ponds. He enjoyed frying fish and making ice cream for his friends and family. Bill loved baseball and was a Yankees fan. He enjoyed listening to music and attending live performances of bluegrass and country music, including his favorite, Garth Brooks. A member of Moffett Memorial Baptist Church, Mr. Barton was an usher and a volunteer. He cooked many meals for the church’s community feeding program and greeted guests at the door with a hearty handshake and smile. After Hurricane Katrina he travelled to the Gulf Coast with the North Carolina Baptist Men’s group to rebuild homes and help those in need. The family would like to thank LEAF Adult Day Center, Commonwealth Hospice and the many caretakers and nurses who provided exceptional care of Mr. Barton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Moffett Memorial Baptist Church Saturday Feeding Program. https://onrealm.org/moffettbaptist/-/form/give/go Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Moffett Memorial Baptist Church with the Reverend Jonathan Hillard officiating. A private interment will be held in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the church prior to the service on Wednesday. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Barton family.

William E. Barton

January 19, 1945 - April 30, 2023