1926-2016
Wilton E. Barnes, age 90, Cantonment, Florida, was received into the arms of his heavenly Father on Monday, September 26, 2016, with his loving daughters by his side.
Wilton was born in Jackson County, Florida on February 18, 1926. He served honorably in the US Navy during WWII. He worked throughout the Southeast as a crane operator, finally settling in Pensacola in 1956. He retired from Gulf Power Crist plant and opened his own woodworking shop.
Wilton was married to Edna E. Shelfer in 1947 until Edna’s passing in 2013. He is survived by two daughters, Elaine Barnes Richbourg and Teresa Barnes Hiller (Zach), grandchildren Deric Langston (Rachel), Andrew Galloway, Trey Richbourg (Natalie) and Miranda Barker (Ethan) and one great grandson Owen Levi Richbourg.
The family would like to express a special appreciation to Peggy Lambert and Mike Doss. Wilton called Peggy his adopted daughter. We first met Peggy during Edna’s illness as she was one of her nurses. But our love for Peggy has grown and deepened over the years and she truly was like a daughter to him. Her care, compassion and love for Wilton and Edna over the years will always be treasured. Mike came into our lives a few years ago, shortly after Edna’s death. Mike has been an incredible encourager to Wilton, always helping him see the brighter side of life.
Wilton went to breakfast each morning for 15 years at the Whataburger #890 (corner of Hwy. 29 and Kingsfield Rd). The folks that make up the morning crew were his adopted family. Each one of them held a special place in his heart. When Edna passed away three years ago, the morning crew was there with support and comfort for my dad. They have continued to be a bright spot in his day. But it wasn’t just Whataburger. It was Wayne’s Diner where Pam and Maria would fuss over him trying to get him to eat. It was Sonny’s BBQ where Marvin always had a good word and Cindy and Ruth and all of the waitresses would dote on him.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Funeral services at 12:00 noon at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
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