Johnny Lee Barton
Johnny Lee Barton, 64, of Orange, Texas, passed away on July 13, 2016, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend David Millner. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Center, Texas, on January 26, 1952, he was the son of Elzie Barton and Jessie (Shelton) Barton. Johnny was a barber who owned his own shop called Johnny’s Outpost and then went on to later work at Kay’s. He was a member and former president of the Jaycees, and won the “Best Barber” award with the Orange Leader. He wrote poems and sent them in to The Famous Poets Society and won an award of recognition in 1998. Johnny loved to spend time fishing, woodworking, and making decorations. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sons, Johnny and Rohnny Barton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Loretta Barton; sons, Johnny Ray Bendo, Jr., of Orange and Jason Ray Bendo and wife Rita, of Buna; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Barton and wife Libby, of Center; sister, Ann Mayfield and husband Mike, of Logansport, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family.
Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Guidroz, Jeff Kirkland, Wesley Brewer, Lee Cornsilk, Will Bolt, and Alvin Richardson.
Condolences
Anonymous
July 15, 2016
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Johnny Lee Barton.
Nathan Merritt
July 15, 2016
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the family, friends, and loved ones of Johnny. He was a great friend when I lived in Orange, I regret that we lost touch over the years. I pray God gives each of you strength and comfort at this time and all the days to come.
Claybar Funeral Home
July 15, 2016
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Anonymous
July 14, 2016
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Johnny Lee Barton.
Sheri
July 14, 2016
When we moved to Tenaha in the 60's, some of our first friends were, Johnny, Larry and Ann..Their Paw and Maw Shelton lived across the patch from us, so we spent a lot of time running back and forth and had some really great and intense games of Rummy and dominos at our house. All through Jr. High and High school, we were close friends and walked to many football and basketball games together..I will always cherish the memories I have of Johnny and his sweet smile and gentle spirit...I wish I could be there for his service, but Ann, Larry and family you will all be in my thoughts as we all say, not good bye, but see you soon...love ya Johnny.
Patsy Ledoux
July 14, 2016
LORETTA & AMY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. I CAME ACROSS ONE OF jOHNNY'S POEMS IN ONE OF MY BIBLES RECENTLY. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND HE WILL BE REMEMBER FOR HIS MANY ACTS OF KINDNESS. GOD BLESS YOU AT THIS TIME AND SURROUND YOU WITH HIS PRESENCE. WANT BE ABLE TO BE AT FUNERAL BUT YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. PATSY LEDOUX AND YOUR MANY FRIENDS AT HARTBURG BAPTIST CHURCH
Jimmie Lou James
July 14, 2016
Loretta, our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life. We will be praying for you & all the family during this time. Friends in Christ, Always-Prayers: J.B. & Jimmie Lou James.
Kim Gordon
July 14, 2016
Johnny was my husband Eugene Gordons cousin but in reality Johnny was his brother and he was the best man at our wedding in 1982. In the spring of 2008 Eugene passed away from cancer and although Daniel, my son and I were now 800 miles away in Kansas, Johnny always checked on us, if there was a tornado or any kind of bad weather he would call to make sure we were ok...or sometimes just to call and say hi and we are thinking about you. We will miss him greatly! Kim, Daniel, Hope and Carter
Vernon L Taylor
July 14, 2016
Vernon L Taylor lit a candle in memory of Johnny Lee Barton
Kim Gordon
July 14, 2016
Kim Gordon lit a candle in memory of Johnny Lee Barton