Robert Daniel Barton, 89, of Bluffton, passed away on Monday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Feb. 9, 1935, in Mc Dowell County, West Virginia to Robert and Bessie (Cook) Barton. After moving to Bluffton in 1955, Robert worked Sterling Casting for 16 years and as a Furnace Operator at Franklin Electric in Bluffton for 24 years, retiring in 1996. After retirement, Robert drove for Helena Chemical Company part time for 17 years.
Survivors include his children, Ann Whinery of Bluffton, Chris (Peter) Swanson of Anderson, South Carolina; along with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, Jamie (Gina) Barton and children, Julyan and Hayden Barton; Nathanel (Renae) Whinery and daughter Frankie Whinery, Sarah (Billy) Swanson-Jackson, Jacob Swanson and daughter Arabella Swanson, and great-grandson, Allen Barton.
He is preceded in death by a son, Danny Ray Barton in 2009; and a grandson, Jason A. Barton in 2003; and siblings, Ellen Barton, Owens Grady Barton, Buzz Elden Barton, Arnold Jay Barton, Dusty Barton and Lillian Blocker.
Private family services have taken place with burial at Stahl Cemetery. Memorial may be made in Robert’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.