Alfred Hadley Barton Jr.

Alfred Hadley Barton, Jr., (Al) age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born on September 8, 1941, in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Al lived a life marked by service, dedication, and deep love for his family. A proud graduate of Gateway High School in Monroeville, Al continued his education at Allegheny Technical Institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He went on to serve his country with honor as a First Class Petty Officer, Training Deviceman in the United States Navy. Over the course of a distinguished 20-year military career, he exemplified commitment and discipline before retiring from active duty in 1980. Following his military service, Al embarked on a second career as a Biomedical Engineer at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where he worked until his retirement in 2007. His work contributed meaningfully to the advancement of medical technology and patient care. Al was known affectionately as “PapPap” by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren — a name that reflected the warmth and joy he brought into the lives of everyone he knew. He was a man who put others’ needs before his own and lived with humility and generosity. His kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He is lovingly remembered by his sister Marjorie Marinaccio and her husband Louis; his best friend Arlene Barton; his children Deborah Barton; James Barton and wife Kristie; Daniel Barton; Jonathan Barton and wife Christol; and David Barton. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: Jonathan M. Barton and fiancée Holly Petersen-Overton, Peyton Barton-Barrineau, Alexander Barton and girlfriend Arryanna Jordan, Dillon Barton, Abigail Barton and fiancé Ethan Spence, Andrew Barton, Sydney Barton and boyfriend Andrew Brinson; as well as great-grandchildren Nova Barton, Asher Barton, Michael Barrineau, Presleigh Barrineau, and Giovanni Barton. Al was preceded in death by his mother Esther Seibert; father Alfred H. Barton Sr.; and stepfather Henry McKelveen. Among Al’s many joys were baking cookies and pastries—especially during the cherished annual Christmas Cookie Bake with his family and working with model trains. These hobbies brought him happiness and created lasting memories for those around him. May the memory of Alfred "PapPap" Barton —a devoted veteran, skilled engineer, husband, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather—bring comfort to all who knew him. Visitation will take place on June 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at James A Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S. Main Street, Summerville, SC. His Funeral Service will be held on June 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM at James A Dyal Funeral Home, 303 S. Main Street. Al's Military Committal Service, with full Military Honors, will be held June 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC. In honor of Al's memory the family encourages acts of kindness or contributions to Wreaths Across America in Alfred’s memory.

Alfred Hadley Barton Jr.

September 8, 1941 - June 2, 2025