This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GOWEN, BARTON, SHERMAN, JONES, SHORT, DAVID, THURMOND, BYINGTON, DAVIS, REED, ROGERS, DECLUE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lNB.2ACI/4097 Message Board Post: Ronald Burnelle Barton of Cadet, Missouri was born September 7, 1946 in Old Mines, Missouri, the son of the late Delmar L. and Maudie D. (Gowen) Barton. He departed this life Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at his residence, having reached the age of fifty-nine years and twenty days. Ronald was united in marriage to Connie (Sherman) Barton on April 19, 1979 in Richwoods, Missouri and to this union seven children were born. Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Connie K. Barton of Cadet, Missouri; two sons, Ronnie W. Barton of Atlantic City, New Jersey and Kenny E. Dahl and fiance' Melissa of Potosi, Missouri; two daughters, Elaine Jones and husband Jeff of Mineral Point, Missouri and Angela Short of Okhala, Florida; four sisters, Barb Davis and husband Don of Potosi; Delores Thurmond and husband Louis of Blackwell; Janet Byington and husband Ronald of Martin, Tennessee and Mary Davis of Godfrey, Illinois and sixteen grandchildren. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Donna K. (Reed) Barton; two sisters, Louelle Rogers and Irene DeClue; five brothers, Alvie, Lonnie, Ricky, Russell and Donnie Barton. Ron enjoyed the many gifts of Mother Nature and enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. He was always ready to get on the motorcycle and go for an outing with his many friends. He would relax watching movies or listening to the radio. Ron also enjoyed shooting pool. Ron always stood out in a crowd and was always the leader, not a follower. He enjoyed being with his family and friends telling a joke and getting a laugh from the. Ron was always the peacemaker in the family. Ron had a great love for his family. Visitation was held Thursday, September 29, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri. Funeral services were held Friday, September 30, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moore Memorial Chapel, Potosi, Missouri with Rev. Leon Moiser officiating. Serving as pallbearers were: Bryan Young, Danny Lawson, Ernie Portell, Randy Rolens, Jeff Jones and Donnie Barton. Burial took place at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services were entrusted to the care and direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri. Independent Journal, Potosi, MO, Thursday, October 13, 2005