Merle D. Barton's Obituary
Merle D. Barton, 78 of Collierville TN passed away June 12, 2015 at Baptist Hospital, Memphis TN. Merle was born in Kansas City MO to Morris and Dovie Barton. He is survived by one son, Carl Barton (Connie) of Collierville TN. He was preceded in death by two sons, Mike Barton and Paul (Jack) Barton. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Dale Barton, Leslie Barton, Carl Barton and Lyle Barton. Merle retired in 1998 as Vice-President of Operations for Kroger, Memphis TN after almost 40 years of service. Prior to pursuing a career with Kroger, he served in the United States Air Force. Besides living in Kansas City MO. and Memphis TN, he also lived in Jackson TN. At Merle’s request, there will not be a service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901) 767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall.”
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