P.C. (Pete) Barton Iii

P.C. (Pete) Barton III -- Passed away Sunday morning at Fayetteville Veteran's Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents W.F. Barton and Demetra Parrish Barton. He is survived by his former wife, Elizabeth Van Hooser Barton of Memphis Tennessee and 4 children (Michael Hamilton Barton of New Brunsfels, Texas; Daniel Kimbrell Barton and Mark Parrish Barton of Memphis, Tennessee; and Mary Elizabeth Barton White of St. Louis, Missouri), 3 sisters (Frances Barton Bailey of Mountain Home, Arkansas; Martha Barton White of Jonesboro; and Emma Barton Buzick of Bella Vista, Arkansas); and 6 grandchildren.

Pete was a graduate of Jonesboro High School Class of 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater, attended Mississippi State University, Arkansas State University and University of Arkansas.

He was a member of Theta Kappa Omega and Sigma Chi fraternities and a member of the Jonesboro Elks Lodge for many years.

He was employed in Memphis by Sears as department manager for the furniture and carpet departments. On his return to Jonesboro in 1973, he was associated with Pardew Realty as Realtor and Broker. In 1979, Pete was recognized as Arkansas State Realtor of the Year. An avid golfer, he played in many tournaments in the area.

Upon retirement, he resided in Jonesboro.

There will be a memorial service at the Jonesboro Elks Lodge at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2007. Friends and family are welcome to the service.

Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro are in charge of arrangements.