Individual Details

James Lee Barton Sr.

(24 Oct 1934 - 17 Aug 2017)

Obituary of James Lee Barton

James Lee Barton passed away August 17, 2017, just before 8:00pm, peacefully at his home in High Springs, Florida, at the age of 82.

Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan, on October 24, 1934. At the age of 17, he set his course to join the United States Navy and sailed the world on the USS CVE-122 Siboney.

In 1955, he met his young future bride Diana Lee Roberts at a YMCA dance while the ship was based at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He swept her off her feet. They married in Philadelphia and shortly thereafter moved to his hometown, Detroit. Their marriage and loving partnership lasted over 62 years and they raised four children: James, Gerald, Joseph and Dawn.

Jim owned a Sealtest Milk Route for over 10 years, from 1956 to 1964. In 1967 he joined the Canteen Corporation and provided them with over 35 years of loyal service. An opportunity to relocate and transfer with Canteen to Florida came in 1988.

Jim and his wife Diana settled on a beautiful property in High Springs, northeast of Gainesville, where he nurtured the land and where they planted and enjoyed nature’s growth. Many family gatherings were held here with grandchildren Landon, Collin, Ashley, Allen, Dylan, Amanda, and great granddaughter Allison. They all loved their time shared with PaPa and to hear his stories and adventures.

In 1999, Jim joined Certified Armored Service in Gainesville and spent 15 years with the company.

Throughout his entire career, his work ethic was always the same and second to none. He was loyal, hard working, and a man of great integrity and unyielding honesty. It was these principles that he valued most, and that he instilled in his children and other members of his family.

In the fall of 2016, Jim was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. He was exposed to asbestos over a period of time in the Navy when working on a ship during a major overhaul and renovation.

He spent his remaining time sharing his life with his family and friends, within the view of his beautiful and beloved “Bartonville.” His spirit stayed strong and he was able to say he loved and was loved in return.

A memorial gathering will be held on September 8, 2017, at St. Madeleine Catholic Church in High Springs, FL at 10:30am, with a burial service at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at 2:30pm.

The Barton Family wishes to thank Haven Hospice of Chiefland for their loving care, service, and support. The Barton Family is requesting in lieu of flowers to consider a donation to Haven Hospice in honor of James Lee Barton (Haven Hospice, 311N.E. 9th Street, Chiefland, Florida 32626; www.havehospice.org).

Events

Birth	24 Oct 1934	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Residence	1935	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Residence	1 Apr 1940	Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son - Eastpointe, Macomb, Michigan
Marriage	1955	Diana Lee Roberts
Residence	1958	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Residence	1988	Gainesville, Alachua, Florida
Residence	1996	Orlando, Orange, Florida
Residence	2010	High Springs, Alachua, Florida
Burial	2017	Bushnell, Sumter, Florida
Death	17 Aug 2017	High Springs, Alachua, Florida
Residence		High Springs, Alachua, Florida

Families

Spouse	Diana Lee Roberts
Child	James Lee Barton Jr.
Child	Gerald Lee Barton (1963 - 1996)
Child	Joseph Lee Barton
Child	Dawn Lee Barton

Father	James Max Barton (1909 - 1989)
Mother	Marjorie Helen Denton (1912 - 2000)
Sibling	Dorothy Ann Barton (1932 - 2010)
Sibling	Barbara Jean Barton
Sibling	Roger Denton Barton

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James Lee Barton Sr.

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