Donnie Barton

Donnie Barton was born on June 18, 1925 in Oats, Missouri to J.C. Barton and Julie Parks Barton. He was married to Dorothy Juliette of Old Mines on July 6, 1946. Three daughters were born to them, Betty Chazelle, Norma Maxwell and Donita Skaggs.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 74 years, Dorothy, his parents, J.C. and Julie Barton, stepmother, Goldie Smith Barton. He had seven brothers to precede him, Lebert, Henry, Sylvester, Elijah, Silas, Luvern and his twin brother, Lonnie. He had five sisters to precede him, Martha Smith, Edith Crocker, Daisy Barton, Odessia Myers and Leatha Black. A special daughter, Betty Chazelle also preceded him in passing to Heaven.

Those left to remember his earthly life and to celebrate his Heavenly life are, daughter, Norma Maxwell of Potosi, Donita Skaggs of Mineral Point, and one a special son-in-law, Pete Skaggs. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; four half-sisters, Doretta (Carl) Lancaster of Berkley, Dorothy Elliot of St. Louis, Doshie (Joe) Miner of Boss, and Roselle (Reldon) Crocker of St Louis, and a step sister, Lola Lancaster of Ellington.

Donnie served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 in the South Pacific Theater during the Invasion of the Philippines. He later went on to receive his education and become a teacher for over the next 32 years. He served his community as a vital part of the Red Cross, Director of the Civil Defense and Mayor of Potosi for 6 years. He was a Christian man who loved serving the LORD and he taught Sunday School for over 50 years. He was a faithful man, husband, father and friend who had a life well lived.

Visitation for Donnie was held Monday, April 5th from 10 A.M. -1 P. M. at Moore Funeral Home in Potosi.

Funeral services were held Monday April 5, 2021 at 1PM with Pastor Scott Welty officiating.

Burial and final prayers took place at Redbud Memorial Gardens in Potosi, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Garrett Valle, Allen Maxwell, Pete Skaggs, Tim Short, Dave Hill and Tom Boyster.

All services were under the care and direction of Moore Funeral Home in Potosi.