Robert Daniel Barton, 89, of Bluffton, passed away on Monday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 9, 1935, in Mc Dowell County, West Virginia to Robert and Bessie (Cook) Barton. After moving to Bluffton in 1955, Robert worked Sterling Casting for 16 years and as a Furnace Operator at Franklin Electric in Bluffton for 24 years, retiring in 1996. After retirement, Robert drove for Helena Chemical Company part time for 17 years.