- Date Of Birth: May 19, 1953
- Date Of Death: October 15, 2013
- State: Indiana
Portland-Robert “Bob” E. Barton, 60, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October, 15, 2013, at the Jay County Hospital Emergency Room following a sudden illness. He was born on May 19, 1953, in Muncie, the son of, Robert L. York and Marshalene Barton.
Bob had worked for 20 plus years as a Machine Technician for Franklin Electric now known as the Bluffton Motor Works, prior to his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motor Cycle and four wheelers with his grandchildren. Mr. Barton had been a gun enthusiast for several years and had always been seen sporting one. Bob just recently had gotten to see his first great grandchild.
Survivor’s include, two sons, Robert C. “Chad” Barton, Muncie and Travis E. Barton (wife-Sara), Hartford City; three grandchildren, Jennifer Barton, New Castle, Ciara Barton, Albany and Charity Barton, Huntington; one great granddaughter, Vaeda Barton, New Castle; his former spouse, Donna Miller, Dunkirk; one brother, Paul York, Farmland; one brother-in-law, Jim Fogel, Selma; several nieces and nephews and friends; best friend, Richard Staton (wife-Debbie), Dunkirk.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Diane Fogel.
