Robert D. Barton

Bob was born November 30. 1930 to Harold C. and Edna M. Barton in Evansville, IN where he lived his entire life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, David A. Barton Sr.; grandsons, David A. Barton Jr. and Daniel A. Barton; brothers Franklin L. Barton and Daniel W. Barton Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Joan of 77 years; grandchildren, Ms. Karla Bradley of Evansville, IN, Brandon Barton Rapplean of Denver, CO, Chris Pate (companion of David A. Barton Jr.), Cary Barton (wife of Daniel A. Barton); sister, Bonita Abston and husband Howard of Crawfordville, Patricia Barton (wife of Daniel W. Barton Sr.); great grandchildren, Lacey, Aliesha, Dalan, Dilyne, Mason, Trevor and many great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Special to his heart were Lynnette Barton Rapplean and husband Jerry of Georgia, and caregivers Kenneth R. Barton (nephew) and his wife Debra A. Barton of Chandler, IN.

Bob retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 38 years of dedicated service as a carpenter.

Bob accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in the spring of 1937. As a young man, he helped establish the “Youth for Christ Prayer Band” at East Side Baptist Church. Throughout his life, Bob was passionate about sharing his faith and helping others grow in their relationship with the Lord. He was instrumental in establishing, building, and serving in several Baptist churches throughout Evansville, including Northwoods Church, where he faithfully served and worshiped. His prayer was that each of these churches would continue to encourage people to develop a growing, personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob’s heartfelt desire is that everyone who reads this obituary or attends his memorial service will take this opportunity to come to know Jesus Christ personally and experience the same peace, joy, and abundant life that he knew through Him.

John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

John 10:10b — “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026, at Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN, with Pastor Bobby Pell officiating. Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery. Family and friends may visit Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 23, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Northwoods Church. Condolences may be made online at

www.AlexanderEastChapel.com