John Barton, 79, of Fayetteville, WV, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. John was born on August 31, 1942, in Kanawha Falls, WV, to Daniel Barton and Elizabeth Clendinen Barton. John loved going fishing and to the cabin. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 49 years Gerry Loar Barton; three sons Bull Barton and his wife Thresea Blevins, Johnnie Griffith and his wife Dena Griffith and Butch Barton; two sisters Anna Patrick from Canton, OH and Nancy Mayo from Canton, OH; brother-in-law Randy Loar and his wife Susan Burgess Huff;12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents John is preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Ruby Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care that was given to our dad.
In keeping with John’s wishes, he will be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.
High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel is assisting the family.