George Barton

Rudder Funeral Home 256-437-2971 P.O. Box 525, Stevenson, AL 35772 1552 C.R. 94, Bridgeport, AL 35740 256-495-2975 www.rudderfuneralhomes.com George Moore Barton February 20, 1952 ~ April 11, 2011 Moscow, Tennessee George Moore Barton, 59 of Moscow, TN, died unexpectedly Monday, April 11, 2011, at Germantown Methodist Hospital in TN. George was the son of the late George Willie and Charlie Ann Moore Barton born February 20, 1952 in Charleston, MS. He resided in Memphis for over 35 years. He was a graduate of Northwest Community College in MS and Methodist School of Respiratory Therapy. He joined St. Joseph Hospital East on January 27, 1975 which later became St. Francis Hospital Park. He transitioned to a management career with St. Francis Bartlett where he was Director of Cardiopulmonary Services. Mr. Barton served on various hospital committees, most recently the Employees of Choice Committee and was a member of the National Board of Respiratory Care. George enjoyed being a mentor to his healthcare students at the hospital. He attended Hope Presbyterian Church in Memphis, was a volunteer for United Way, and a member of American Humane Society. George and his beloved wife, Donna, enjoyed traveling. He had a great love for the mountains and traveling to Hawaii, where both have fond memories of their marriage. There was never any doubt about the preeminent position Donna had in his life. George loved music and got a kick out of playing pranks on his co-workers! His quiet humor was a continuing joy to all who knew him. He was a passionate animal lover. There was never a stray dog or cat that didn't find a home at their house. George worked hard and lived large. Family was "everything" to George, his love for family and friends was felt by all. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew Clark Mabus. George is survived by his devoted wife of 23 years Donna Gail Goodman Barton; sisters: Mary Jo (David) Harrison and Diane Mabus all of Charleston, MS; sisters-in-law: Jenny (Jack) Bramlette of Tampa, FL and Coleen (Jack) Orr of Kansas City, MO; a host of honorary family members in Bridgeport, AL; nieces, nephews and other friends. Mr. Barton will be buried in Bridgeport, AL where they had planned to retire. The family will receive friends Thursday, 11 AM - 9 PM CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Bridgeport, AL. The funeral will be Friday, April 15, at 2 PM CDT at the funeral home chapel officiated by Bro. Brian Guess. Pallbearers include: David Bice, Brandon Burchfield, David Harrison, Joe David Harrison, Justin Huckabee and Clyde Kilgore. Interment will be at the St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations may be made in memory of George Moore Barton to the Ronald McDonald House. A memorial service will be held in Memphis at St. Francis Hospital Park Avenue Chapel in the coming week. www.rudderfuneralhomes.com

George Barton

February 20, 1952 - April 11, 2011