Edward "Ed" Joseph Barton, Sr.

Edward “Ed” Joseph Barton, Sr., age 79 of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Adeline Barton; his siblings, George Barton, Shirley Brown, Amelia Copeland, Ethel Davis, Annabelle Simmons, and Betty Parker; and his great grandchild, Maverick Barton.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Cora Galle Barton; his children, Edward “Eddie” (Carol) Barton, Jr., Lester (Nora) Barton, and Colleen (Andy) Scara; his grandchildren, Rebekah Barton, Thomas (Kenzie) Barton, Marc (Ashleigh) Cruso, Carmen Scara, Justin Barton, Danielle (Sawyer) McMurphy, Darren (Venessa) Cruso, Amber (Justin) Clark, and Aaron Scara; his great grandchildren, Eli Blasko, Jackson Barton, Addisyn Blasko, Isabel Barton, Maddox Barton, Rowan Cruso, Emerie McMurphy, Henlie McMurphy, Maisey Barton, Harlynn Cruso and Amos Clark; his brother, William Earl (Donna) Barton; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He loved fishing and hunting and cherished time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was one of the hardest-working men you could ever meet, a gifted storyteller, and a devoted family man.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Barton family. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com .