Bobby Dale Barton

Bobby Dale Barton of Mobile, AL passed away unexpectedly at his home February, 2021. Bobby was preceded in death by his mother, Nona Vee Barton; father, Don D. Barton. He is survived by his two children; Brithany Barton-Ferrell and husband Nathan of Richlands, VA; and Bryant Barton of Seymour, TN. Two grandchildren, Emmalyn Ferrell & Isaiah Ferrell. Several siblings, Glenn Barton (Debbie) of Lucedale, MS; June Groome (Gene) of Lucedale, MS; and Donna Jean Barton (Denise) of Theodore, AL. Bobby also had a host of nieces and nephews.

Bobby received a Master's of Divinity from Asbury and spent nearly 30 years as an ordained minister for the United Methodist Church as a 'Circuit Rider', serving in many church appointments before his retirement in 2010. Bobby served all over the Mississippi Conference and Holston Conference in TN.

He was an avid gardener, and loved to spend his days working in his yard and tending to his koi ponds that he built by hand. He could turn any dark and desolate landscape into an oasis. He will be missed greatly by all. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be offered at Alabama Heart Gallery, Advocacy for Foster Children 3100 Independence Dr. Ste 200 Birmingham, AL 35209,(205) 445-1293, [email protected]

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Tanners Chapel United Methodist Church, Lucedale, MS.