BARTON, James "Bear", age 70, of Dayton passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 1, 2011.
He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard B. and Laura Belle Barton; brothers Leonard Jr., William L. Barton Sr., and Steven C. Barton.
Survivors include is children Elise-Maria Barton, James (Stephanie) Jones, Vivian (Bruce) Jones; grandchildren Arian Johnson, Bianca Johnson, Montgomery Jones, Courtlin Jones, and Mason Jones; great granddaughter Stella Byrd; siblings Patricia (Richard) Young, Lennard (Sarah) Barton, and Sharon Keiper; sister-in-law Bobbie Barton; aunt Maxine Mays; so many special nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends, including neighbor Adam; and long time companion Marie Goins.
He was a member of Harmony Lodge # 77 F.&A.M. and Amer Temple #107.
He served in the U. S Army and retired from RTA (Regional Transit Authority).
Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Newcomer Funeral Home , 3940 Kettering Blvd. Interment will follow services at Dayton National Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, from 1:00 until time of service at 2:00.