BARTON,
Floyd O.
Published in Today's News Herald on July 8, 2018 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Floyd O. Barton passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Havasu
City, Arizona on June 29, 2018. He was born at home in Crawford, Roger
Mills County, Oklahoma to Lucille E. Kennedy and Floyd H. Barton in
1926.
While still a young boy, Floyd and his mother traveled by train to
California where he spent the rest of his childhood, attending school
in Bishop, California and helping on the family farm. In 1946 he
joined the Coast Guard and served his country during WWII.
He had a varied and illustrious career in law enforcement following
his military service.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanne. He is survived
by 5 children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren as
well as one brother in Oklahoma.
The family will hold private services at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Havasu.