John B. Barton's Obituary
John B. Barton, 73, of Cornelius, NC formerly of O'Fallon, IL, died January 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on February 28, 1938 in Jackson, WY to the late Jack and Katherine Barton. He retired as a colonel from the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife Peggy Ann Barton, nee Murphy; and three daughters and their families, Jeannie Phillips and husband John and grandson JC of Sparta, NJ, Leslie Quarnstrom and husband David and grandsons Chris and Tim of Mascoutah, IL, and Pamela Crum and husband Mike and grandaughters Sammie and Emily of Huntersville, NC.
He will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University Campus Box 1204, 7425 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105-2161 or Hospice of Lake Norman, 705 Griffith St. Suite 203, Davidson, NC 28036.
Samuel S. James, Funeral Service Lic. of Huntersville is serving the family. www.samuelsjamesfsl.com
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