Stephen Duane Barto Sr., age 76, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024. Stephen was a Coach, Father and Friend to all. He was born June 7, 1948 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Eugene and Bettye (Seyster) Barto.

Memorial Service: 4:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024 in Biggers Funeral Chapel.

Memorials:  The family respectfully request donations may be made to the Church at Azle (http://thechurchatazle.com/)

Stephen married the love of his life, Lajuana Barto and together they had two children. He ran his family-owned business which was started over 50 years ago. Besides his business, Stephen enjoyed golfing, old cars, working around his place, helping others, church but most importantly, he loved his family. He had a beautiful granddaughter, Sloane, that he loved being with. Stephen was a man of God, attending the Church at Azle. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Stephen was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lajuana Barto.

He is survived by his son, Stephen Barto Jr.; daughter Natalie Barto; granddaughter, Sloane Barto; brother, Roger Barto; sisters, Glenda Curry and Becky Nevoit; brother-in-law, Johnny Foster; sisters-in-law, Joe Foster, Polly Jordan and Colo Foster; and lots of nieces, nephews and cousins.