Barton Wilson Sandlin, age 93 years, passed away at Providence hospital on 10/15/26. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Sandlin was born in Belton, Texas, and attended Texas A&M University earning a degree in Agricultural Economics. He married Alice Joan Shine in 1954. He served 14 years in the United States Army and Army Reserve rising to the rank of Major. He worked 40 years at Hercules/Orbital ATK until retiring to focus on grandchildren and his beloved cattle ranch, assisted by his dog, Buddy.

Mr. Sandlin is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Alice Joan Sandlin as well as his son, James Barton Sandlin, parents Barton and Dorothy Sandlin, and grandnephew Case Beken.

He is survived by son Johnny M. Sandlin, daughter in law Candy Sandlin, daughter Sally Borucki and son in law Michael Borucki. He is also survived by his 5 grandchildren-grandsons Scott Sandlin & wife Nicole, Kevin Sandlin & wife Blanca, and granddaughters Paige Sandlin Marks & her husband Greg, LiAnn Borucki Prado and her husband Nathan, and Jenna Borucki. His cherished "little people" include his 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his beloved sister Carol Sandlin Lewis and brother-in-law Arthur B Lewis of Conroe, nieces Carrie Hrozek, Robin Beken and nephew Brett Lewis as well as 5 grand nieces and nephews.

Education was very important to him. All 5 grandchildren received college degrees including one from The United States Military Academy at West Point. 

A memorial service celebrating Mr. Sandlin's life will be held at Cole Funeral home in McGregor on 11/6/2026 with visitation at 1 pm and burial following service at McGregor cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice.

The family wishes to thank:

- Ascension Providence hospital for consistent, excellent and compassionate care over many years, particularly the ER doctors, nurses, and hospitalists.- Providence Hospice for relieving his pain and guiding us through the end-of-life journey with dignity and peace.

- Dr. Schultz at Waco Cardiology

- his caregivers from Right At Home and The Grandson who were his daily support allowing him to stay in his home-

 special thanks to Inez Chapa for 4 years of loving care, Debra Jones for 1 year of loving care at night as well as Marvine Walker and Elizabeth Marek for months of loving care.

- special thanks to Mr. Octaviano Gallegos for the beautiful Veterans Walk of Honor salute at Providence Hospital.