Benny Ardon Barton Obituary
The passing of Benny Ardon Barton of Middlesboro, Kentucky occurred on July 16, 2026. Benny, born on August 10, 1951, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Barton Jr. and Ollevia Owens Barton; his grandparents, William, Minnie Loop Barton, Willie and Rhoda Barnett Owens; and his aunts and uncles, George Barton (Ruth Barton), Curt (Azalee Barton), Lonnie (Delores Barton), Nancy Barton, Sally (Cecil Wilson), Hallie (DeBoyce Williams), Mossie (Ed Estes), Beedie Barton Roberts, Rev. Bill Poore, June Owens, John Owens, Paul (Clara Murphy), Ethel (Henlin Lane), Maureen (Joe Smith), Hazel (Luther Brooks) and Laura Owens.
He is survived by: his nieces and nephews, Brad Barton (Tara), Justin Barton (Heather), Nicole Barton Mike (Blaine), Brooke Ausmus Sexton (Aaron) and Barton Ausmus (LeShae); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Lucas Barton, Megan Barton Simpson (John), Carson Barton, Hadley Barton, Meredith Mike and Cayson Ausmus; his aunts, Nellie Barton Poore and Alma Owens; his uncle Earl "Logger" Roberts (Dessie Barton); his cousin Barton; and his brother Jack.
Upon retiring from Elmo Greer & Sons Asphalt Company and a tenure at Messer Motors, Benny continued to dedicate attentiveness to his mother as she suffered a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.
