Leon Farrell Barton, age 90, of Johnson, Kansas, died February 15, 2026, at his home in Johnson. He was born on January 24, 1936, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Gladys (Lambert) Barton.

Leon grew up in Kingman, Kansas, where he attended school until the tenth grade. He later graduated from Pretty Prairie High School. An accomplished athlete, Leon earned a track scholarship to Hutchinson Community College, where he competed in the high hurdles. Leon worked for Boeing in Wichita, Kansas. On June 7, 1957, Leon married the love of his life, Janice Gibson, in Kingman. Together they built a beautiful life. In 1959, they moved to Johnson, where they established their home and became active members of the community. He began a 20-year career at Seyb-Tucker Lumber & Implement Co, where he was known for his reliability and dedication. After his retirement, he worked for the City of Johnson for another 15 years at the power plant. Leon and Janice were devoted members of Johnson United Methodist Church, where they faithfully served by cleaning, mowing and doing maintenance for 17 years. They also spent countless hours photographing and documenting cemeteries for find a grave.

He is survived by his children, Kathy Nelson of Payson, Arizona, Gary Barton and wife Sandy of Johnson, Kansas, Shannon Molitor and husband Kirk of Spearville, Kansas, and Greg Barton and wife Jamie of Derby, Kansas; siblings, Sylvia Sterling of Hutchinson, Kansas, Barbara Wright of Aurora, Colorado, Glennis Wallace of Kingman, Kansas, Jim Barton and Dale Barton, both of Derby, Kansas; nine grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Leon is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Janice.

Graveside Service will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Kingman, Kansas with Pastor Brad Kirk officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the Johnson United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.