Rex was born in Lamesa, Texas, on June 19th, 1936, to Mancil and Ethel Barton. Rex graduated from Klondike High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Upper Iowa State University. He worked for International Harvester as an accountant the entirety of his career, which included a long stint in Chicago before returning to Texas in 1985. Rex was an army veteran, serving from 1959 to 1961.
Rex married the love of his life, Anita Stovall, on May 14, 1960. Together they had two children, Rick and Pam, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Rex and Anita were members of CARE Church in Richardson for almost 40 years.
Rex is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anita, his son Rick (Larae) Barton and daughter Pam (Jeff) Garrison, grandchildren Hunter Garrison, Luke Barton (Paige), Griffin Garrison, Madeline Garrison, Jared Barton, Olivia Garrison, and great-grandchild Levi Barton. He is also survived by his two sisters, Jo Mitchell of Lamesa and Faye Thurman of Houston, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Rex was a dearly loved husband, father, and Papaw and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at CARE Church in Richardson on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
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