Edward Lee Barton II

Published 11:30 am Monday, December 22, 2014

Edward Lee Barton, II died Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at his home in Vicksburg. He was 59.

Mr. Barton was a native of Memphis and was a Vicksburg resident from 1976 to 1988 and again since 1999. He worked for Batesville Casket Company and Tyson Foods as maintenance superintendant. An avid biker, he also enjoyed camping and spending time with his family. He will be fondly remembered for his sarcastic sense of humor.

Survivors include three sons, Edward Lee Barton, III, of Brandon; Thomas Guilbert Barton and Michael Todd Oliver, both of Vicksburg; two brothers, Richard Riales, of Memphis, and Garry Riales, of Senatobia; two sisters, Patty Barnes, of Arkansas, and Sherry Richards, Memphis; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Guilbert Barton; his parents, Edward Lee Barton and Wilma Kallaher Davis; two brothers, Mike Barton and Ronnie Barton.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 at Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1:15 p.m. at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Bert Bryant officiating.

Pallbearers are Richard Riales, Garry Riales, Jay Riales, Bill Kallaher, Johnny Kallaher, Jay Kraemer.