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Joshua Barton Obituary
Joshua is survived by his father and mother, Glenn and Kelly Barton; Fort White; sister, Shelby Barton, Ft. White, FL; also many loving and caring friends also survive.
Memorial service for Joshua will be conducted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Fort White High School Gymnasium with Reverend Eddie Blalock, Reverend Ken Perkins and Reverend Jon Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution can be made to the FWHS FFA, FWHS Soccer Boosters and FWHS Dugout Club, c/o Fort White High School, 17828 SW SR 47, Fort White, FL 32038 or the Orchard Community Church, 159 Spencer Court #100, Lake City, FL 32025. Arrangements are under the direction of GATEWAY~FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South Highway 441, Lake City. 386-752-1954 Please sign the guestbook at www.gatewayforestlawn.com
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Laura Cason
February 7, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Josh was a great kid, always doing good. I know our son Taylor misses him dearly(FFA). May God Bless you.
The Cason-Price Family
Craig & Laura Cason
Taylor & Brynn Price
Angie Sistrunk
February 6, 2009
Dear Glenn, Kelley & Shelby,
We are praying for you and wanted to let you know you raised a fine young man. Josh truely showed how to love life to its fullest and he touched so many in doing so. He will be missed but not forgotten. Raleigh,Angie,Stacy & Tyler Sitrunk
Rachel Stephens
February 1, 2009
Dear Barton Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss you have experienced. I can remember meeting you guys when you first moved to Fort White. I enjoyed having Shelby in my third grade class. I will continue to pray for you.
Rachel Stephens
Frances and Nick Scogna
February 1, 2009
Glenn and Kelly,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. We know how much you children mean to you and it is a terrible loss at that young age. May God give you peace and ease your sorrow.
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Danielle Mincey
January 31, 2009
The Barton Family...
I am so sorry to here about josh. When i found out i just started praying for ya'll. I mean he was the nicest kid ever. everytime i saw him he always had a smile on his face and NEVER frowning. He has touched me in so many ways and i know ya'll will get through this. He is in a better place now and I kno he will want ya'll to be happy, he was the funniest boy ever and i will miss him so much.
I'm truly sorry. and if there is any way i can help i will. and shelby, i want you to know that you can just come up too me at school and i will talk if u just need someone to talk to.! i know we dont hang out that much but you can always come to me.
Love, danielle
Stephanie Cole
January 31, 2009
Glenn, Kelly & Shelby,
We are so sorry to hear about Josh, we have always liked that sweet freckled face boy(young man). We're so sorry that your year started out this way our year for 2008 started the same with the tragic unexpected death of my father and other friends through out the year. I can't imagine the pain your going through with the loss of a child. The only thing that I do know is God sure has a number of good ones with him now. Lean on your faith with god to carry ya'll through. Your all in our hearts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Rodney,Steph,Julie & Shelby Cole
Rick, Sandy, Ricky,and Katie Jefferson
January 30, 2009
Glenn, Kelly,and Shelby,
When we heard what happened we were so very sad for you. We instantly got on our knees to pray that God give you strength,but,we also prayed for the joy knowing that Joshua was with His Heavenly Father. God will get you through this because you believe in him. We will continue to pray for you and if you ever need us to talk to please never hesitate to call us.
Justin Wilkerson
January 30, 2009
Barton Family,
I am praying for you everyday, i will miss Josh's friendship more than even i understand right now. Josh was one of the first people i met at Fort White High, and i will never forget how kind he was to me. The past 4 or 5 years that i have known Josh have been the best years of my life, and Josh made them all the better. There won't be a day for the rest of my life, that i do not think of Josh, and the awesome person that he was. I know in time the pain will sort of heal, but there will always be a piece of me that died that Tuesday. you have all my prayers, and thank you for raising such a kind, humorous, awesome son, and our friend.
R.I.P. Joshua Barton
Justin Wilkerson
Gloria Jenkins
January 30, 2009
To the family of Josh Glenn Barton,
I am truly sorry for yours and our loss, I have never ever seen Josh sad or mad in class. He always had a smile on. Some times I ask God why do bad things happen to good people, I guess one day when I get to heaven I will ask him my self. But I believe the only thing that we as human-beings can do now is prey to God to help us cope with the loss of Josh. He was a great person and an even better friend. God Bless.
-Always And Forever Love, Gloria Jenkins.
Dee and Paul McClain
January 30, 2009
You have our deepest sympathy. We have never walked in your shoes, but God will carry you through this very heart breaking time of your life. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Donna Duncan
January 30, 2009
The family of Emily Duncan, friend of Shelby and Joshua, would like the Bartons to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time. Joshua will be missed and never forgotten.
Casey Stucker
January 30, 2009
Josh was one of the sweetest boys I ever met. He always had a smile on his face everytime I seen him. He is gonna be greatly missed. I'll never forget the times we had in FFA. You'll forever be in my heart Josh.
January 30, 2009
Kelly, Glenn, and Shelby
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Josh was a super kid, and will be missed.
Love,
Tom and Theresa Staehnke
Becca Staehnke
January 30, 2009
Mrs.Kelly, Mr.Glenn, and Shelby
I have known you guys for years and have been close with you for years also and for this to happen is devasting, but i guess that God needed someone to help him and he choose Josh. Josh was one of the best people I knew and I am so glad I got the chance to be friends with him for so long, I feel bad for the people who never got a chance to meet him, because they were missing out. Josh was a great guy and will be dearly missed, he was like a brother to me, we treated each other like family, and I just want you to know that all my prayers are with you guys and if you ever need anything my family and I are always here for you.
Love always,
Becca Staehnke
Kathy and Gary Long
January 30, 2009
Kelly, Glenn and Shelby,
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Our hearts break for you at this time. We pray that you find comfort in God's love through friends and family as you mourn the loss of your precious Josh.
James Austin
January 30, 2009
Kelly and family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Unfortunatly I never knew your son, but it seems like he was well liked and respected in the community. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. May God bless you and keep you in his tender care.
David & Sandy Satterwhite
January 30, 2009
Glenn & Kelly,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Just know that our prayers and the prayers of our church are with you during this tragic time. We love you!
David & Sandy
Debbie Cochran
January 30, 2009
Kelly & Family,
Our sincerest condolences to your family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Tony & Debbie (Mingo) Cochran
Debbie Spencer
January 30, 2009
Glenn and Family,
My heart goes out to you. As a parent, I can't imagine what you are going through. I do hope it helps to know how much people care. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
James Ponce and Family
January 29, 2009
We didnt know josh barton that well but always knew him as the sweet hearted kid that always knew how to make a friend smile. You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Our best wishes to all of Josh's family and friends. We will not forget about him because we know he has not forgotten about us in heaven. We will see you again one day. you wil remain in our hearts forever. Love the Ponce family.
Yasmine Hurst
January 29, 2009
Glen Kelly and Shelby,
Our hearts hurt so deeply for you. And even though I only knew Josh through my children, He obviously impacted many peoples lives. He was able to do that because he had a family that knew how to love him.
God will help you through this and our prayers are with all of you
Dakotas Mom, Jazz and sisters, Riley&Sara
Riley Carpenter
January 29, 2009
Mr. & Mrs. Barton & Shelby,
May God be with you all through this very tough time! I may not have known Josh very well but I can not imagine losing a son/brother! Shelby, Your brother must have been very special for God to need him in Heaven. My brother is everything to me and I am sure Josh was just the same to you if not more! You are a lot stronger than I will ever be! My prayers are with you & your family! May God Bless Yall!
Jon Jackson
January 29, 2009
We love you all and our prayers are with you as you move one day at a time. Josh was so well loved which tells me he showed love to others very easily. He was a young man that God used greatly. We are weeping with you for sure. Brother Jon C. Jackson
January 29, 2009
DearGlenn and Kelley and Shelby, My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Words can't express the sadness we all feel. Please know we love you.. Susan from the Hampton
Hampton Afternoon Crew
January 29, 2009
Glenn, Kelly, & Shelby,
Our prayers are with each of you at this very diffficult time. May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms.
Kayla Pierce and Family
January 29, 2009
To the Barton,
I was friend's with Josh since he started school at Fort White, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to your family he will be greatly missed at Fort White.
Jim, Sandy & Andy Goodwin
January 29, 2009
Gelnn & Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Josh, you all are in our thoughts and our prayers, MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Lisa Dawson
January 29, 2009
Glenn, Kelly, & Shelby,
I will always remember the wonderfully sweet, freckled face fifth grader that I immediately loved. A picture of our smiling faces (it's one that Kelly took of us at school) greets me as I enter my classroom. We are all better people for having Josh grace our lives. I love him very much. He was truly an awesome student and I am blessed to have been his teacher. May God embrace and keep you close.
Charlotte Rush
January 29, 2009
To the Bartons...
Our deepest sympthy to your family. I cannot imagine losing a child. Our grandaughter Emily Duncan was a friend of your son and she spoke of him often always saying something nice about him. He will be missed by all.
Don and Charlotte Rush
Lake City Fl
The Jones'
January 29, 2009
Glenn, Kelly and Shelby:
God gave you a wonderful blessing with having Josh in your life for 17 years. To know him was to love him, he will be dearly missed at FWHS. Please know you are continuously in our prayers that the Lord will surround you with all his love and grace.
Shawn,Beth, Caitlin and Colton Jones
Edie Langford
January 29, 2009
Mr. Mrs. Bartom and Family,
You and I don't know each other, but our children do. I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for the loss your family is going through and that I have been praying for strength and peace through out this time. May God's love surround you and know that Josh is in God's loving arms.
Cheryl Stone
January 29, 2009
I do not know this family but this same tragedy happened to my family in 03 when i lost my brother in a car crash ,so I would like to express my deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones. May God be with you all.
Debbie SPENCER
January 29, 2009
Kelly, Glenn and Shelby, I just want you all to know that I love him so much and am very proud of his accomplishments. He will always be very special to me.
Josh's Grammy
Autumn Summers
January 29, 2009
Mrs. Kelly and Shelby,
I love yall and i am so sorry about Josh i Loved him dearly and i am going to really miss him and i love yall to and if yall need anything at all i will be here! May God bless your family while yall are going through this tough time!
Ronda Thompson
January 29, 2009
Glen, Kelly and Shelby our thoughts and prayers are with you. Josh will be missed. Love to you all. Ed, Sue and David thompson
Ashley Griseck
January 29, 2009
The Barton Family,
What a great honor it was to coach Josh. He was a wonderful player but most of all a wonderful young man. He changed my life by being in it. My prayers are with you and your family. Josh will be forever missed!!
Kim Gaskins
January 29, 2009
I do not know this family but this same tragedy happened to my family last year ,so I would like to express my deepest sympathy in this time of need. May God Bless you all.
January 29, 2009
Our sincerest sympathies for the loss of your loved one.
the management and staff at Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Sandy Springsteen
January 29, 2009
Kelly, Glenn and Shelby,
I was so sorry to hear about Josh.
Wanted you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Ellis
January 29, 2009
Glen and Family,My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Family.Josh was a very sweet guy I will always remember his sweet smile.Karen Ellis Sub Teacher
Yvette Demko
January 28, 2009
My heart and prayers are with you, Josh will be missed by all. I guess heaven needed another angel, he was a perfect child. The boys from the baseball team said it best when told to remember the good times- "With Josh that's all there was"
Martin Busscher
January 28, 2009
To the Barton family; Please know that Josh will be missed by many. He touched alot of lives by his kindness. I will always have great memories of Josh. He was someone I was proud to call my friend. Ya'll are in my prayers.
Jessica Boyd
January 28, 2009
Josh.
You Will Forever Be Missed.
You Were An Amazing Friend And Meant Alot To Many People.
I Guess Heaven Needed A Hero Too Huh.?
You Will Never Be Forgotten.
We Love And Miss You Dearly.
Jessica.
The Staff of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
January 29, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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