LANCASTER, SC :::::::: Mr. Marion "Pat" K. Barton, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Springs Memorial Hospital. He was born October 5, 1946 in Lancaster County, the son of the late Paul Troy Barton and Ethel Jeanette Jordan Barton and was the husband of Julia "Becky" Moseley Barton. Mr. Barton retired from Mundy Company, was a Mason with Jackson Masonic Lodge, and a Shriner with the Hejaz Temple. Pat loved his church - Zion United Methodist, listening to oldies music and building bird houses for his blue birds.

Mr. Barton is survived by his wife of 41 years, Julia "Becky" M. Barton of the home, 2 daughters, Laura Barton Parker and her husband George of Lancaster, and Lisa Barton Brooks and her husband Jeff of Kershaw, a brother, Donnie Barton of Lancaster, 3 grandchildren, Chase Parker, Breeanna Brooks and Austin Brooks, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Barton was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Drennon Barton and Mike Barton, and a nephew, Russell Barton.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Barton will be 2:00 pm Saturday,
May 11, 2013 at Zion United Methodist Church by Rev. Jim Elder and Rev. Wesley Campbell. Burial with Masonic and Military Rites will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The Family of Mr. Barton will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Hartley Burgess Funeral Home and suggest memorial contributions to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or Zion United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 1665 Zion Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Barton will be 2:00 pm Saturday,
May 11, 2013 at Zion United Methodist Church by Rev. Jim Elder and Rev. Wesley Campbell. Burial with Masonic and Military Rites will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The Family of Mr. Barton will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Hartley Burgess Funeral Home