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JAMES BARTON Obituary
James Cecil Barton was born on October 17, 1930 in Possum Holler in Swain County, North Carolina. As a young child, he lived in North Carolina and Tennessee and survived the Great Depression. In 1937 at age 7 he moved to Chicago where he saw his first street car and electric lights. He was raised in Chicago and lived in the area from 1937-2005. He was employed by Cargill Inc. for 41 years loading and unloading ships, trucks and trains. He married his first wife, Lenore Thompkins, in 1950 and raised a family in South Chicago. He married his 2nd wife Sandra Barton in 1972 and raised a family in Calumet City. For many years he was a band leader for The Sounds Of Country. He sang lead and played the guitar and fiddle. He had a great love for music, traveling, fishing, and hunting. In 2005, James moved back to Tennessee where he quietly spent his last years playing music and spending time with family and friends he so dearly loved. James is survived by his siblings: Ernest Barton (Ruth), Clifford Barton (Neva), Margaret Barton, Larry Barton (Darlene) and Jeff Andrus (Donna); his children and step children, Pamela Wilson (Mike), Sandra Harvey (Walter), Linda Deskins (Brad), Sandra White (Rodney), Michael Petersen and Jamie Skripac (Justin). He had many beautiful grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Dorothy, Benny, and Phillip Barton, wife Sandra Barton, mother and father Clifford and Mabel Barton. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Funeral services Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond. There will also be a visitation and service on Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home in Athens, TN. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at (219) 845-3600 or visit our web site at: www.lahaynefuneralhome.com
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Joyce Mrzlock
February 9, 2014
What a great friend I had and who will be truly missed Dec 24th will never be the same for you would call me and sing and play the guitar Happy Birthday to me for the last 35 years. I will so miss you My heart goes out to to your family.
February 4, 2014
Our sympathy to Jim's family! This is a rough time, but you will get through it.
Jim and Nancy Hasselberger
January 28, 2014
Mr. Barton you were the best! for many years you and your band played for the Burnham Police FOP. You played the best Rocky Top Tennesse ! God Bless. Ret. Sgt. Jim Konvalinka
Domingo & Paula Hernandez
January 27, 2014
I'll never be able to go to Wolf Lake, without thinking of the times we spent there in search of the fish that got away. Miss your music and visits. God bless.
January 27, 2014
I still have the last gift you brought me on your last visit. It sits on my desk where I see it every day. May you spend your time playing music for the Lord. We'll miss you dear friend.
Mary Anne & Elden LaHayne
January 26, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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