Charles Wade Barton, age 85, of Emory, died July 2, 2015 at his home. Funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2015, at 3:00 PM, at the Emory Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at 2:00 PM, at the church. Bro. Robert Burns and Rev. Richard Piles will officiate. Interment will follow in the Emory City Cemetery, with full military honors and an escort by the Patriot Guard Riders. Wilson-Orwosky Funeral Home of Emory is in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife: Beverly Barton of Emory, Sons: Charles Wayne Barton, and wife, Tammie, of Tyler and Cecil Ray Barton, and wife, Jane Ann, of Wills Point, Sister: Peggy Gilliam of Granbury, Grandchildren: Zachary Barton, and wife, Heather; Joshua Barton, and wife, Carley; Bethany Carrol, and husband, Nathan; Cory Barton, and wife, Megan, Great-grandchildren: Regan Barton, Many nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.
Preceded by: parents; 5 brothers: Cecil Barton, Dale Barton, George Barton, Jr., Freddy Barton, and Don Barton; 3 sisters: Mary Allen, Mildred Hunter and Emma Lee Barton.
Memorial donations may be made to the Emory Baptist Church Building Fund.