Charles P. Barton

Charles P. Barton Jr.

Charles P. Barton Jr., age 64, was born May 7, 1962, to Charles P. Barton Sr. and Betty J. Barton. He was raised in Virginia and later made his way to Tennessee before a life of traveling eventually brought him to western Oklahoma. In recent years, Charles was a familiar face around Clinton and the surrounding communities, most recently making his home in the Custer City area.

Charles lived life differently than most. He did not have a traditional home or many material possessions, but if you asked him, he would let you know that he had everything he needed. He lived simply, traveled freely, and possessed a kind and gentle spirit that made an impression on the people he met along the way.

For many years, Charles was rarely seen without his faithful companion, Roxy, by his side. Roxy, an Akita and Chow mix, became nearly as well-known and loved around town as Charles himself. Charles adopted Roxy as a puppy after meeting a lady in the K-Mart parking lot in Clinton, and from that day forward the two were inseparable. They traveled together, slept side by side, and looked after one another through good days and difficult ones.

Over the years, Charles had collected seven or eight sleeping bags, and when Oklahoma's cold winter nights arrived, he and Roxy would bundle themselves together in them, sharing their warmth. Their friendship was a reminder that sometimes home is not a building or an address, but simply having someone beside you.

Charles even found something to appreciate about Oklahoma's windy days. He would say that when the wind was blowing, there was always a chance of finding a dollar bill tumbling down the road. He would collect the money he found and save it to purchase the things he and Roxy needed.

Those who encountered Charles around Clinton knew him as a kind man. Though he had little in the way of possessions, he treated people with kindness and was thankful for what he had. He never seemed to measure his life by what he owned. Instead, he found contentment in simple things, in his freedom to travel, in the people he met, and especially in the companionship of Roxy.

Charles also served his country as a member of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles P. Barton Sr. and Betty J. Barton.

Charles is survived by his brother, David Barton; his sister, Elizabeth Seabaugh (Barton); his niece, Michelle Seabaugh; his nephew, John Seabaugh III; and his faithful companion and best friend, Roxy. He also leaves behind many people throughout Clinton, Custer City, and the surrounding area who came to know him over the years and considered him a friend.

Charles may not have had a permanent address, but he became part of a community. He will be remembered not for what he lacked, but for what he carried with him—a kind heart, a simple outlook on life, an appreciation for what he had, and the unconditional friendship of a good dog who never left his side.

Charles will be laid to rest in the Union Hatchett Cemetery during a private service.

A memorial service celebrating Charles's life will be held 11 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2026, in the Hyman Memorial Chapel, located in the Lee Hometown Funeral Home in Clinton.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lee Hometown Funeral Home.