Barton D. Brown, 65, of Connersville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at Reid Health in Richmond IN. He was born on July 28, 1958 in Connersville, IN, the son of the late Frank William Brown and Nellie Baker Brown.

Barton was a Connersville High School graduate. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Army from June 13, 1978 until May 17, 1984, where he obtained the rank of SP4. Barton continued his service in the Army Reserves for many years. Barton worked in the manufacturing industry. He was employed over the years by Stants, Visteon, J&J Packaging, and Collins and Akman.

On August 9, 2015, Barton married the former Karen Hawn-Catron in Connersville IN. They were blessed with 8 years of marriage prior to his passing.

Barton was known to be a trickster but he was also great at giving advice. He enjoyed relaxing while casting his fishing line. He was very experienced at working with leather, and could always be found tinkering in his workshop. One of Barton's favorite pastimes included making jokes, and stargazing the wide open sky. He was a sports enthusiast he specifically loved NASCAR, Pacers Basketball, boxing, and football. Barton had a heart of gold, and he fiercely loved, God, family, and country.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children; daughter, Gretchen Brown and sons, Quentin (Jennifer) Brown, Vincent Brown; also his bonus children Rebekah (Ryan) Scott, Rick (Jessica) Catron, and Benjamin (Sarah) Catron. He will be greatly missed by his sister, Bernice Victoria and brother-in-law, Lonnie Smith. Barton's memories will be cherished forever by his grandchildren; Jessica Hart, Jacob Robinson, Jayde Brock, Cassandra (Jay Jay) Scott, Hannah Scott, Jacob Scott, Joshua Scott, Olivia Catron, Kenden Catron, Ella Catron, Addison Isaacs, Liam Catron, and his great-grandchildren; Hudson, Hazel, Paisley, Kash and Eliza.

Barton is proceeded in death by his parents, and a sister, Joyce Brown Smith.

Friends and Family may gather at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, located at 513 W 8th Street Connersville, on Tuesday April 9, 2024 from 11:00AM until 1:00PM. The funeral service will begin at 1:00PM with Pastor Eric Sherwood officiating. Burial will follow at Everton Cemetery.

Urban Winkler Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.