Benjamin Barton III, of Sherman passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center in Sherman, Texas after an extended illness. Ben was a graduate of Sherman High School, Class of 1970. Ben dedicated his life to his family and farming. There could be no love deeper than that for his family and the land, nothing was more important. He was a man of few words some might call a rugged individualist. He shared many lessons with his children and chief among those were independence and persistence. He would often share many of his tidbits of knowledge for which he had another name. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and described as the man you could call anytime , day or night. Ben was the kind of person who could be depended on to always be there. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy, his children Kevin and Kelly Barton and daughter-in-law , Susannah of Tennessee. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Mary Barton, two aunts, Clara Porter and Ruby Dean Carraway. A graveside tribute will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright, Texas. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to Austin College, 900 N. Grand Ave., Suit 6G, Sherman, Texas 75090-4400. Arrangements are under the direction of Dannel Funeral Home, Sherman, Texas.
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11/20/2016
Kathy we were so sorry to hear ,our thoughts and prays are with you and the kids. God will be with you and well comfort you.-Nancy and Jimmy Dodson
10/21/2016
May your memories be of comfort to you in this difficult time. Ben will be missed by so many. He was a very special man and always had a kind word to say to me. We enjoyed talking about our children's accomplishments. Tim mentioned to me that Ben was a good friend to him also and that he will miss seeing him walk through the door at the jewelry store. With deepest sympathy, Delia Ferko
10/21/2016
David & Donna Hiserote
Kathy...Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the kids. We have a lot of special memories of Ben from the time we were all kids. Ben is a great guy....He will be loved and missed always. ~ David & Donna Hiserote, Mckinne;y, Texas
10/20/2016
Leslie Schuster
So sorry to hear the news of Ben's passing. If I had known I would have been at his service. Thoughts and prayers going out to you and the family on a loss of a good man. Philip and Leslie Schuster ~ Leslie Schuster, Sherman, Texas
10/19/2016
Ashlee Giles
Uncle Ben will be missed. We are praying and thinking of your family, Love y'all, Ashlee ~ Ashlee Giles, Celina, Texas
10/19/2016
Karen and Jerry McAlister
Kathy, Karen and I are so sorry to hear about Bubba. Our prayers go out for you and the children. Karen and Jerry McAlister ~ Karen and Jerry McAlister, McAllen, Texas
10/19/2016
Betty McCray
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. ~ Betty McCray, Sadler, Texas
10/19/2016
Hunter Graham
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Ben's passing. He made a big impression on me at a very early age. I will always remember my first trip on Wheat Harvest with him. ~ Hunter Graham, Pottsboro, Texas
10/19/2016
Kathy thinking about you today and asking God to gently comfort your heart. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love to you Kathy Morris
10/18/2016
helen jones
You're our angel up in the sky, just like you were here. Make sure you continue to watch over all of us...You're a good brother-n-law, but most of all an Honorable man and a true friend. Rest in peace and in the God's love, now that your long hard battle is over. ~ helen jones, whitewright, Texas
10/18/2016
Kathy, We are so sorry to hear about Ben. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family Gaylin and Mitzi Gant
10/18/2016
Jody Dudley
Kathy, We are so sorry to hear about Ben, but we know he is not hurting any longer. He was a very special person to Tony and I. He was a true and dependable friend to Tony. We will miss him. Kathy you and your family are in my prayers. ~ Jody Dudley, Southmayd, Texas
10/18/2016
Jack McAlister
Ben rest in peace your cousin Jack ~ Jack McAlister, Miami, Florida
10/18/2016
Dale & Vickie Barrett
Kathy, our hearts are with you. Ben and you are so full of LOVE and were such a help and encouragement to our son. Ben has not left you but has gone home. He is full of LOVE and JOY. May God bless and comfort you in your time of need. ~ Dale & Vickie Barrett, Windthorst, Texas
10/18/2016
John (Big John) and Cynthia Cummings
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort coming your way. ~ John (Big John) and Cynthia Cummings, Sherman, Texas
10/18/2016
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. May Almighty God wrap you and the family in His arms and give you the peace that passes all understanding. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love, Michele Roberts
10/18/2016
Lynn Mitchusson
Kathy , Linda and I are so sorry to hear this. Ben was a good friend I will miss him as I know you all will. Our prayers are with you and the kids and please let us know if there is any thing you need us to do. Rest in peace. Love, Lynn & Linda ~ Lynn Mitchusson, Sherman, Texas
10/18/2016
Malcolm & Colleen Lacy
So sorry for your loss. Ben was a wonderful man and good friend to all. Our prayers are with the family ~ Malcolm & Colleen Lacy, Southmayd, Texas
10/18/2016
Mario Moreno
Rest in peace old friend. ~ Mario Moreno, Denison, Texas
10/18/2016
buddy martin
So sorry for your lost. My dad spoke highly of Ben and that says alot. ~ buddy martin, sherman, Texas
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