DILLARD BARTON, JR

Dillard Barton, Jr, age 79, of Middlesboro, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina.

He was born and raised in a wonderful Christian home in Bell County, Kentucky, to Dillard Barton, Sr and Carrie Jackson Barton who precede him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son David Barton, and his sister-in-law, Judy Barton.

Dillard was a proud veteran, having selflessly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.  He was an avid history buff and could tell of many battles of valor fought by heroic soldiers of this great country. In fact, Dillard had a story about everything; he could keep you entertained for hours with his tales, some true, some tall.  He was a member of the Bell County Rescue Squad and the American Legion. Dillard worked for over 30 years at different funeral homes, serving the tri-state area, where he made many friends throughout the region. Dillard was saved at a young age and was of the Baptist faith.

Dillard will be terribly missed by his loving wife, Jackie Barton, children Criss Ann Maness and husband Ronnie of Rutledge, Tennessee, Steve Capps and wife Christy of Harrogate, Tennessee, Jenny Gentry and husband Brian, daughter-in-law Lahonia Barton of Middlesboro, Kentucky,  grandchildren Landy Maness Kitts and husband Parker, Kinsey R Barton, Anna Maness, Baileigh Capps, Addison Capps, great-grandchildren Ella Rae Davis, David James Maness, brother Tommy Barton of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, and other relatives, and many friends who will miss him dearly.

The family of Dillard Barton will receive friends Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Green Hills Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, with Mr. Nelson Bingham officiating.  Music will be provided by Lahonia Barton.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2024, at Green Hills Memorial Gardens.  Full military honors will be presented.

Honorary pallbearers will be all the men whom he served with in the American Legion and the Tri-State Veterans.

Green Hills Funeral Home, Middlesboro, is honored to serve the Barton Family.

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