Elton was born on March 8, 1936 in Gardi GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Estus Barwick. Elton graduated from Darien High School in Darien GA. He retired from Babcox and Wilcox. Elton was in the Coast Guard for 4 years where he received an honorable discharge. He was a devout Christian who attended Antioch Holiness Baptist Church in Brunswick, Ga. Elton loved God and his Family and was always kind. He loved growing vegetable gardens and eating the fruit of his labor. We will have wonderful memories of our beloved Elton and he will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Elton was preceded in death by his mother Cola Ilee Edenfield Barwick, and his father Elijah Estus Barwick; also a brother, Earl J. Barwick.
Surviving relatives are his sisters, Virginia Barwick Burton and Doris Barwick Todd of Darien GA; and one brother, Ernest Laverne Barwick of Summerville SC. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends between 10:00 – 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home. The funeral service to honor his life will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glenn Grimes and Rev. James Lamb officiating.
Active Pallbearers will be Tat Todd, Jeff Todd, Jack King, Jim May, Mike Ogden, and Timmy Harper. Honorary Pallbearers will be Silas Spivey, Denny Barwick, Thomas Todd, and Colon Ogden.
Arrangements are entrusted into the care of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home www.edomillerandsons.com
