Barton DeWayne Lackey, 80, of Highland, Kansas passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at home surrounded by family. 

Barton was born on October 26, 1940, in Seneca, Kansas to Cyril Bernard and Blanche (Nolte) Lackey. Barton graduated from Highland High School in 1960. After high school, he served his country in the National Guard from 1960 - 1966. Barton married the love of his life, Patricia (Duncan) Lackey, on June 25, 1966. She survives of the home.

Barton worked for many local businessmen and farmers over the years. His last job was Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at Highland Community College for 17 years and retired at 62. Barton enjoyed watching his family grow and sharing his love of fishing and camping with them.

Barton was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Bobby Dean Miller.  Additional survivors include his six children: Timothy (Julie) Lackey;  Christopher (Amy) Lackey;  Juliann (Jody) Franken; Steven (MaryElizabeth) Lackey;  Rebecca (Jamie) Sunnenberg; and Adam (Melissa) Lackey. Seventeen grandchildren: Calvin, Simon, Maggie, Henry, Caleb, Carson, Emily, Kole, Logan, Makenna, Adelynn, Haylee, Katelynn, Aiden, Emma, Connor, and Noah. Also surviving are his eight younger siblings: Robert (Louise) Lackey, Linda (John) Miller-Alfrey, Beverly (Don) Leach, Cyril Bernard (Susie) Lackey Jr., Thomas Lackey, Lisa (Doug) Olson, Kevin (Carla) Lackey, and Mark (Susan) Lackey, and many nieces and nephews. 

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Highland, Kansas, December 11th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Family may be present during the afternoon hours. Masks and social distancing will be required. A Funeral Mass is planned at St. Ann’s Parish in Hiawatha on Saturday, December 12th, at 10:00 am, with the Rosary at 9:30. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral mass will be limited to Barton’s family, but friends are invited to join them for the graveside burial after the service at the Highland Cemetery. The Rosary and Mass will both be streamed live through the Chapel Oaks Hiawatha & Highland KS facebook page.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hiawatha and the Highland Lions Club, sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 33, Highland, KS 66035.

Those wishing to leave a message for the family may do so at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com