Kenneth R. Barton, 89, of Spartanburg, South Carolina, died Dec. 31, 2025.
“Ken loved chemistry and believed it explained the world around us. But his favorite role was being a doting grandpa to his three grandchildren.”—Penny Arning, daughter
Most recent title: Abco Industries
Education: BS, chemistry, Wofford College, 1958; MS, chemistry, 1960, and PhD, chemistry, 1963, University of Tennessee
Survivors: Children, Steve Barton and Penny Arning; three grandchildren
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