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Jerry Barton Obituary
Mr. Barton was a career businessman, employed for over 20 years with Genuine Parts Co., achieving the position of vice president. He resigned from Genuine Parts to accept the position of president and CEO of Belknap Hardware. Later he was CEO and president General Hardware and the founder of the American Seniors Association. He was a member of numerous board of directors including, Hillerich and Bradsby, Bankers Note, Kentucky Fried Chicken Co-op, Bellermine College, the Athletic boards of University of Louisville and Georgia State University and the Retail Roundtable of Georgia State, an avid golfer, was a member of Harbor Club, Dunwoody, Atlanta National, Louisville, Valhalla, Owl Creek and Monterey Peninsula Country Clubs.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Patricia Hollis Barton; sons, Lee (Sally), Hollis (Sharon), Stuart (Amy) and Bill (Elizabeth); 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and the Life Celebration Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday January 6, 2011, both at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road, Roswell GA 30076.
A reception will be held in his honor following the service at the home of Hollis and Sharon Barton. Burial will be in Myrtle Hill Cemetery on Friday, January 7, 2011. Roswell Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the American Seniors Association is requested, www.americanseniors.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Barton
Phyllis Sharrow
December 28, 2011
Someone send this on a card when my own Father died and it truly touched me. It follows:
"And when my journey takes me to the end of the road of life, beyond time's hidden bend, I hope my fellow travelers can say with truthful hearts - a good man passed this way."
Indeed Jerry Barton was a good man. To Pat, Lee, Hollis, Stuart, Bill and your families, it was my privilege to have known such a good man. He lived what he believed and I will always remember him with respect and admiration.
Phyllis Huffman Sharrow
(secretary at NAPA warehouse in San Francisco) way back when ...
February 22, 2011
A very sad old friend from the past...
The good die young....
Margaret S.
February 5, 2011
Thank you for giving us an alternative to AARP. As an ASA member, I'm sure Jerry will be looking out from heaven to see how the organization flourishes. In appreciation,
Kathleen McConnell
January 25, 2011
Dear Pat and family, I worked with Jerry as his secretary at Belknap Bluegrass Hardware just after his first secretary Gina was transfered to Florida. He was so easy to work for. The best sense of humor that everyone didn't realize they were working. We thought we were having fun and getting paid for it. He could be in a board of directors meeting and if one of his family called I was to interrupt his meeting. You were always first. God be with you.
Tracy McLaughlin
January 11, 2011
To Pat, Lee, Hollis, Stuart and Bill - I am thinking of all of you at this time. My heart will be filled with the fondest memories of spending time with all of you (and playing with Stuart) as we were growing up. Jerry was a wonderful person, husband and father. May he rest in peace. With much love
Tracy McLaughlin (Tracy Morgan - daughter of Herb and Barbara Morgan)
January 9, 2011
Dearest Pat and Family
My heart goes out to you and your wonderful family. Jerry was so special to so many people.Jim and I never forgot the kindness you and Jerry showed us when we lost our son. You invited us to Pebble Beach It meant so much to us. There is no way I can express our gratitude and love. Afterwards we had so many wonderful times with you both. The service was simply beautiful. My love and deepest sympathy. Maddie Criswell
LYNN MINTON
January 8, 2011
I am so sad to hear of the loss of one of the finest men I have know. He was the President of Genuine Auto parts when we had the local retail store....We had so many happy times with Jerry and Pat. We were all in our prime then, and had so many fun parties together.
He was too young to have left us. My love to the whole family and an extra hug for Pat.
Hollis Johnson
January 7, 2011
I never got to know Jerry well, but I know he was something extra special to have won the love and effection of Patricia...and they obviously formed a 'dream team' to have produced such an outstanding family. God bless you all and 'dream teams' live forever.
Barbara Morgan
January 7, 2011
The worlds loss is Heavens gain. Friends to the end, gone but not forgotten. My love and prayers to Pat, Lee, Hollis, Stewart and Bill.
January 6, 2011
I remember Jerry as one of the most polite classmates that I attended Hogansville High with. My sympathy to the Barton family.
Mary Frances (Jackson) Mitchell Class of 1957
Phyllis (Avilla) Klicker
January 6, 2011
To the Barton family,
My mom, Myrtle Avilla, just told me about the loss of your dad. Wow, my dad passed away April of 2010, Helen Ferrari in December and now this. I'm so sorry to hear of such news.
The Avilla family wishes to send our condolences to the entire Barton family. Unfortunately, I understand your pain. May it ease over time and your fond memories of your dad continue to be everlasting.
Wendy McCollum
January 6, 2011
We will miss you and Aunt Patricia's visits with Nana, your wonderful tales and your Southern charm. The love you two had was so rare. We love you both and will miss you.
marion butcher
January 6, 2011
To all of the Baton family members,
I was sad to receive Harriet's note of Jerry's passing. Your family will always have a special place in my heart.
Love to you all,
Marion S. Butcher
mother of Brian,Eric, Russell and Allison
Joyceand Eddie Linch
January 6, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Teresa Thompson
January 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of Mr. Barton's passing we had the pleasure of cleaning house for the Bartons. Your Dad was a terrific person and you have such a wonderful Mother.Please take special care of her. We will miss not seeing them at Harbor Club Teresa and girls
Johh, Christy, Sarah, Hannah and Brady Nee
January 6, 2011
Dear Hollis and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your fond memories of your father help you through this time of sorrow. God Bless,
January 6, 2011
Pat, It has been a long time and I did not know Jerry; however, I am truly sorry to hear of your great loss. I lost my first husband in 1979. An old friend, Dorothy King, LHS Class of 1957.
Gary, Gale, Ty and Caden Long
January 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 5, 2011
Dear Pat, Lee, Hollis Stuart and Bill,
Jerry had the gift of opening his home and his heart, ever the consummate host with Pat by his side. We will miss him.
Love,
The Shannon family, Mary, David Liam, Eamon and Brettany
Judy Glass
January 5, 2011
Dear Barton Family,
I am so blessed to have known Jerry.My thoughts ans prayers are with you.
January 5, 2011
Dearest Barton Family,
Our hearts are with yours in mourning the loss of a True Southern Gentleman! Jerry was an incredible man and touched everyone he met in a very special way! We love all of you so very much! Ed and Deborah Gallup
Peggy Comer
January 5, 2011
What wonderful memories of my dear and sweet friend Jerry. Pat, Lee and family, I loved you daddy very much and all of you are are loved very much by me. Pat, all of you are in my prayers. Aunt Peggy
January 5, 2011
Dear Bartons, just heard the sad news and am really distressed. I guess I thought Jerry Barton would go on forever. Love and prayers, Jackie Pirkle
David & O'Dell Dodson
January 5, 2011
Dear Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve McGraw
January 5, 2011
I met Jerry Barton 35 years ago and he was always very kind and helpful to me. Lee, Hollis, Stuart and Bill were very fortunate to have such a great man as their father. We will all miss him.
Carol Parham Behrendt
January 5, 2011
Dear Pat and family,
You know I feel like part of the family and Jerry was always a favorite of mine. May God bless all of you until we are all together again.
Erin Mcbride
January 5, 2011
My condolences to the Barton family, Lee, Sally, Jay, Sarah, and Tricia. I hope you all are doing well.
January 5, 2011
So thankful to have known this wonderful man. He will always be thought of with a smile on his face by me. You and your family are very loved by the Windsor family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kittie Windsor Duncan
Chuck Hendricks
January 5, 2011
Pat and family.... I remember all the good times we had at Belknap .. It was such a pleasure knowing Jerry, you and the family .. My prayers are with you ....I have lost a good friend... Chuck Hendricks,, Louisville , KY..
January 5, 2011
Ms. Pat, Lee, Hollis, Stuart & Bill,
You all have My prayers, for Mr. Jerry, what a Great Man. I remember the first time I met Him, it was like I had been knowing
Him all My life. Jerry has always been a Inspiration and Mentor
to Me. Everytime We came close to Atlanta, We would only stay
with Mr. Jerry & Ms. Pat, actually Jerry & Pat.
I feel very blessed to have known Jerry, He has touched many
people in a Positive way. You Four (4) Boys are a Testimony to that.
And I know for a Fact that He is resting with the Good Lord.
Take care of Momma Pat, as I know y'all will.
Love You All,
Russell L. Gerace
Plaquemine, Louisiana
Ann Hoag
January 5, 2011
Sorry to hear the sad news about the passing of Mr. Barton. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
January 5, 2011
Stuart,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. He sounds like a Helluva Guy.
Disco
(Kenny Ellis)
January 5, 2011
Love you Pop!
January 5, 2011
Our prayers are with all of the Barton Family. We pray that peace will be with you during this time.
The Horton Family
Justin Shedid
January 5, 2011
This world will never know a man with a bigger heart! I know his spirit will live on in all the lives he has touched. I love you Barton Family and I thank you for allowing me the honor to have known such a great man!
Mike Fischlin
January 5, 2011
Pat & Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry. As neighbors for a brief time in Harbor Club Jerry & Pat were awesome! We were also fortunate to meet their 4 sons and families during Christmas. What a great family they have raised. God Bless.
Mike & Christy Fischlin
Marjorie Faulkner
January 5, 2011
May God be with you in your time of sorrow and always thru the days ahead
Take comfort in him and he will give you peace My heart goes out to you
and the faimily Been there and done that All my Love
Marge
Meredith Ferguson
January 5, 2011
Pat,Lee, Hollis,Stewart, and Bill:
What a wonderful man Heaven has gained..He has left an amazing legacy in all of you and in your precious children. We are all better individuals for knowing and loving Jerry. God bless you all and your families during this time of loss. Love to each of you....
January 4, 2011
Pat, Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your beloved Jerry. 54 years is a long time to spend with a good man. Only God can help you fill the void. Will keep you and your family in our prayers. Love, Durell and Phyllis Marshall, LaGrange, GA
Jeff Jordan
January 4, 2011
Good men are hard to find, but the Bartons are the best. A great legacy from a great man. Glad I knew him!
January 4, 2011
To Jerry's family,
May God comfort you at this time. Your family will be in our prayers.
Tami and Cookie Cook, Dalton, Ga.
January 4, 2011
Pat, Lee,Hollis, Stuart and Bill....words are not near enough to express my heartfelt sorrow in the loss of such a wonderful man...Jerry Barton. My memories from childhood come flooding frequently through my mind the last few days and my heart wraps itself around each and everyone of you...with so much love...As i said earlier and believe, the Lord has received one magnificent angel.His memory will live on in each of us forever.God Bless You All...Debbie Morgan Cecaci
Bill Schanen
January 4, 2011
Jerry, your in god's hands now and there are no better hands to be in. Thank you for believing in me 25 years ago, you paved the way for the career I have today. You will always be in my family's hearts. We will miss you..............
Bill, Sue, Alex, & Miles Schanen
January 4, 2011
Dear Pat & Family,
What a large void there will be in our lives without Jerry around. His gentle spirit, good humor, willingness to help wherever needed and that smooth voice will be missed by us and everyone who knew him. You were such a lovely couple and such good friends to us. It is a sad time with lots of tears but remember "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted" (Psalms 34:18). There will be joy when we remember Jerry and tell stories about him. He was an amazing man with an amazing family.
Roger & Sandra Glass (Greensboro, GA)
January 4, 2011
To the whole Barton clan--
Please accept condolences of behalf of me and Bonnie and Philip Jr. I have always been proud to have called Jerry a friend and a patriot who loved his country. We enjoyed a lot of lively banter together, as well as serious public policy discussions. He was a visionary and I'm glad to have been associated with him and other Barton family members as they launched the American Seniors Association, which has helped so many people-- and our country-- in recent years. May Jerry rest in the sleep of peace.-- Phil Kent, Atlanta, Ga.
January 4, 2011
A good man but the nicest guy that I will ever meet. Quality defined Jerry Barton. Jimmy and Carol Britt
Eddie Baldwin
January 4, 2011
One of the greatest legacies a parent can leave are their children - what a great family the Barton's are - Bravo Jerry! May all of your par 5's be reachable in 2 now.
Val & Scott Anderson
January 4, 2011
Dear Lee,
What a beautiful tribute! We only met your dad at Sarah's wedding, but he had to be a remarkable man to raise such a wonderful family that loved him so much. Our love to you, Sally and the kids and prayers for your mom and all of your family. Take comfort in the memories and the spirit of your dad that lives on in each of you! Love you!
John Hampton
January 4, 2011
Pat,
So sorry to hear of your lose.
John Hampton
January 4, 2011
Lee, Sally our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Our condolences,
The Kaplan's (Huntsville, AL)
Euodia
January 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelly Wilder
January 4, 2011
I am proud to have called you my Uncle. You were never anything but encouraging and loving to me. I will miss you so much. There is a JB sized hole in my heart today...
January 4, 2011
Our heartfelt sympathy in your time of sorrow. Judy (Willis) and Tom Partridge
Rob Owens
January 4, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Lee is a shining example of the love his father showed him and the love they shared. I pray for God's comforting presence to Jerry's family during this difficult time.
January 4, 2011
To the whole Barton family....I am so sorry for your loss and ours. Losing Jerry 2 weeks to the day of my mom's death has been even harder than anything. We have been "family" for over 40 years and the memories will always be fresh in my mind. I love you all and definitely know that my thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Love
Sue Schanen
January 4, 2011
Uncle Jerry always had a smile and greeted everyone with it. He will always be a part of my life. I know that he is in good company. My thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Patricia and all of my cousins and their children. You taught all your kids life long lessons that they have passed on to their children. You will be missed. Love , Chris Hollis Lawrenceville, Ga.
January 4, 2011
Dear Pat, We are sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Dusty and Carlene Mills
Chris Hollis
January 4, 2011
Uncle Jerry always had a smile and greeted everyone with it. He will always be a part of my life. I know that he is in good company. My thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Patricia and all of my cousins and their children. You taught all your kids life long lessons that they have passed on to their children. You will be missed. Love , Chris Hollis Lawrenceville, Ga.
Dot Koone
January 4, 2011
Pat and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Jerry and always enjoying talking to him at our class functions. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. The Lord will sustain you all. Love, Dot Koone (LaGrange, GA)
January 4, 2011
It was a honor to know and spend special times golfing with Jerry. We will all miss him at Harbor Club very much. We are thinking of you and your family at this time and our thoughts and proyers are with you.
Walter and Rita Jones.
January 4, 2011
An irreplaceable loss. RIP Jerry
Alex White
January 4, 2011
To the family,
JB was like a second father to me and left an indelible imprint on my life. I thank God I had the privilege to spend time with He and the whole family over the years. His kindness, gentle nature and wisdom will be missed always. I love you all very much. Rest in Peace JB.
David Paulin
January 4, 2011
Dear Lee - So sorry to read of your dad's passing in the Louisville Courier-Journal. I have fond memories of both of you from the hardware industry.
Dave Paulin (formerly of Wellington- Puritan Madison, Ga)
C.B. (Sonny) Lowery
January 4, 2011
To Pat and all the children:
I feel your loss, Jerry was a true friend
for all the years from Hogansville.
My thoughts are with you and the the family during this time of loss.
Gene Rotruck
January 4, 2011
Dear Pat,
I am so sorry that you had the loss of your beloved Jerry added to your burden. I hope that you will get better soon.
Love you, Gene
Allison McGonigle
January 4, 2011
You taught me to be humble and always told me "You can do anything you want in life Darling" ~ I will miss you so much, you were always there for us, and always treated us as daughter's. I have so many memories growing up in your house, pretending it was my own. You have left an amazing Legacy Uncle Jerry! I love you Alli
January 4, 2011
" I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the memories of Jerry and may you gain strength from the scriptures that will bring you peace." A Friend
Bonnie Jones
January 4, 2011
To the Barton family,
I loved my "Uncle" Jerry...he was a great man. Mom and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie Comer Jones
Tim Watson
January 4, 2011
Stuart and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the day the Bartons stormed into Louisville like it was yesterday. I hope that you take comfort in being surrounded by family and friends. Please know that you are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Tim Watson
January 4, 2011
Our communitie's thoughts and prayers go up for your family at this time. May you be comforted by the sprit of God, friends, and fond memories that will never leave you. M. Wallace, Riverdale,Ga.
Kayo
January 4, 2011
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Jerry Barton. Please take comfort from the scripture at II Corinthians 1:3,4.
January 3, 2011
Dear Lee, Sally and all the Barton Family
Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of this great man. Sarah says he was the BEST grandfather ever. The loss of a parent leaves a hole in our lives but the memories sustain us. Our love and concern is with you in this difficult time. Comfort each other and know that love is being sent your way.
Eddie and Diane Drennan
Harriette & Jim Brown
January 3, 2011
You were the best brother a girl could ever have! I love you so much! Sissie
Carrie Cooke
January 3, 2011
Thinking of you and your family at this time. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers now and the upcoming days.
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