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Charles Wilford Barton

1935 - 2023

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CHARLES WILFORD BARTON
1935 — 2023

McKENZIE — Charles Wilford Barton, 87, of McKenzie, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2023.
He was born November 7, 1935, in McKenzie, Tenn., to Robert and Mattie  Barton.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Robert Barton and Roy Barton; and a great-granddaughter, Kierra Klacik.
He is survived by his wife of almost 68 years, Peggy Jo Barton, McKenzie; daughters, Felicia (Kevin) Thomas, Gaye (Mark) Klacik, and Paulette Barton; sister, Nancy Moore, McKenzie; five grandchildren,
Kristi Klacik, Kelly Russell (Stephen), Mark Klacik, II, Alana Yon (David), and Seane Thomas (Bac); great-grandchildren, Destiny, Tierra, Diamond, Jaylen, Haydn, Nico, Annelle; great-great-grandchildren, Jaceion, Alejah, and Alijah.
A private memorial service was held on May 11, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.