Our Heavenly Father reached out his hand and said, “Come with me my good and faithful servant for you have served me well.” Conrad Barton, 88, of Beaumont, died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Conrad was born in Knox City, Texas on June 10, 1919. Mr. Barton was co-owner of Barton and Courville and Associates. He was a United States Medical Army Corps veteran having served in World War II.
Survivors include his wife and soul mate, Thelma Barton of Beaumont; sons, Patrick Wayne Barton and his wife Sheila and James Barton and his wife Pam all of Beaumont; brother, Carl Barton, Jr. of Conroe; sister, Faye Sheppard of Sacramento, California; and four grandchildren, Amanda May, Ryan Barton, Samantha Barton, and Caleb Barton. Conrad is preceded in death by his brother, C.W. Barton and sister, Jo Hatcher. He leaves behind many good friends and nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Rosedale Baptist Church in Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2008 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Virginia 22038.
