REV. JAMES WALTER BARTON Jr.

REV. JAMES WALTER BARTON Jr. obituary

JAMES BARTON Obituary

REV. JAMES
WALTER
BARTON, Jr., 86
Minister

MULBERRY - Rev. James Walter Barton, Jr., 86, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, as a result of natural causes.
Born June 19, 1926 in Winston-Salem, NC, Rev. Barton and his family moved to Polk County in 1974. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy. Rev. Barton served as a chaplain for Lighthouse Ministries in Lakeland for many years.
Rev. Barton is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Jessie Barton; sons, Jerry Barton and his wife, Valerie and James Barton III and his wife, Laura; daughter, Judy Cox and her husband, Jerry; and grandsons, James Barton IV and Jeremy Barton.
The Barton family will receive friends Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 2-3pm at Scott Lake Baptist Church, 5811 Scott Lake Road in Lakeland. A celebration of Rev. Barton's life will follow at 3pm with Rev. Darren Kress officiating. Interment will take place at Lakeland Memorial Gardens immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, Rev. Barton's family requests that memorial contributions be made, in his honor, to Lighthouse Ministries, 215 East Magnolia Street in Lakeland. You may offer condolences to the Barton family at
www.lakelandfuneralhome.com .

Published by The Ledger from Apr. 27 to Apr. 28, 2013.
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Jim Barton

May 25, 2013

Pastor Jim, you knelt beside so many of us, at the feet of Jesus, trusting that Christ would save, heal and deliver all those who call upon His name. That genuine love of God's Word, that genteel yet strong Carolinian swagger, your unwavering devotion to your wife, (whom you call "Sugar") and the joy you found in your family and friends are a wonderful legacy. I did not learn of your memorial until after it was over, but I always tried to remember to say thank you for your fatherly, kind-hearted prayers.

Lighthouse Co-worker

April 30, 2013

Jim, Sharon and I are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Prayers to you and your family as you go through this difficult time.

Gary and Sharon Keenan

April 28, 2013

Jim, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.

David & Mary Ann Touchton

April 28, 2013

Judy Barton Cox

April 27, 2013

When I went to work at LHM I didn't know that my mornings will consist of seeing so many people that would pass by Pastor Jim's office for hugs and prayers. It felt good to pray and lift up the name of Christ with Pastor. Nobody left his office the same way they went in. Thank you Pastor for the beautiful memories and for the love you radiated. For your words of wisdom and our lunches together. I will always remember you.

Nydia Cruz

April 27, 2013

Aunt Jessie and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of our Dear Uncle. You are all in our hearts and prayers. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow with the assurance that we will meet again someday in glory.
Love and Prayers,
Fred and Debbie

April 27, 2013

you will be greatly missed Pastor Jim. I will miss our talks and prayers. Patrick Peacock

April 27, 2013

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