Terry Joe Barton

Mr. Terry Joe Barton, 84, of Union City, formerly of Rutherford, passed away from this life on Dec. 29, 2017, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
Memorial services for Mr. Barton were to be conducted today at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home in Rutherford, with Stephen Sutter officiating.
The family was to receive friends from 2 p.m. until service time today at the funeral home.
Mr. Barton was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Mason Hall, the son of the late Albert and Laverne Smith Barton. He was a Pattern designer for Kellwood Company with 38 years of service. He was a member of Bishop Street Church of Christ. Mr. Barton served his country with the U.S. Army.
He is survived by his wife, Bettye Barton; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Barton; two grandchildren, Candy Recine and Shelly Taylor; 11 great-grandchildren; two nieces, Jana Ray and Darlene Horton; and a sister-in-law, Emily Woods.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ron Barton; his parents, Albert and Laverne Barton; and his step-mother, Mamie Barton.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.karnesandsonfuneralhome.com.

Published 1.1.18