Austin A. Barton

Mr. Austin A. Barton, 91, of Walkersville, died on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at Frederick Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Pauline ( Smith ) Barton.

Mr. Barton was a life long member of Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, Woodsboro, where he was treasurer for the cemetery board for 49 � years, served several terms on the church council and volunteered in numerous church functions in many capacities.

Austin's life career was a dairy farmer in the Frederick County area. He was a county school bus driver for 13 years. Mr. Barton was a founding board member of Southern States Cooperative, Woodsboro. For relaxation he enjoyed; traveling, fishing, crabbing, hunting and gardening.

Surviving are 3 nieces; Nancy Fogle and husband John, Patsy Shank and husband Wayne, Helga Beard, 2 nephews; Kenneth Barton, Henry Barton and wife Beverly, great-nephew, Mike Beard and his fiance Pam, his friend and care-giver Susan Thompson. He is also survived by his helpful numerous great-nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by 2 brothers; Russell M. Barton, John W. Barton, a sister, Lulu Beard, sister-in-law Alice Genevieve Smith, nephews; Thomas Barton and Bill Beard, a niece Kimberly Barton.

Visitation: Family will receive friends at Stauffer Funeral Home, 40 Fulton Ave., Walkersville, on Sunday, November 23rd, from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Services: Services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Rocky Hill Lutheran Church, 10825 Coppermine Rd., Woodsboro. Visitation at the church one hour prior to services.
Chaplain Dahl. Drenning will officiate. Interment in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Rocky Hill Cemetery Association, or the Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company, P.O. Box 202, Walkersville, MD 21793