Zeb Barton

Mr. Zeb Darrell Barton, age 86, of Grassy Creek, NC died on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Barton was born on July 27, 1924 in Ashe County, NC to Frank and Molly Gaultney Barton. Mr. Barton was preceded in death by his son, Robert "Butch" Barton, two brothers, Max Barton and Bryant Barton, and a sister, Marie Cearley. Mr. Barton served in the Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the DAV. He attended Welcome Home Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Barton drove for Ashe County Schools and later for Ashe County Transportation Authority. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 12:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Martha Kincaid, and Rev. Steve Leashomb. Entombment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer with military rites. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Mr. Barton is survived by: three daughters, Diane Harless and husband John of West Jefferson, NC, Jhnetta Pierce and husband Johnny of Grassy Creek, NC, and Linda Freshour and husband Don of Marion, NC. Also surviving are six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The family prefers that memorials be made to the Midway Baptist Church Building Fund c/o Nancy Houck, Welcome Home Baptist Church, or VFW Post #7946, c/o Bill Carter, 1102 Old Hwy 16, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Barton's arrangements.