Larry Barton (Otts)'s Obituary
Larry Barton (Otts), age 81, died on December 28, 2017. He passed peacefully at his home in Lakeland, Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy Barton; his two sons, Alan and Larry Barton (Melanie), step children Chad Achterberg (Lisa), Joylyn Williams, Rhonda Stahmner (Rick), Roxanne Haley, 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brothers Donald and Lyle Barton and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
Larry was born on August 16, 1936 in Endeavor, Wisconsin, to parents Roy and Clara Barton. He enjoyed a long career in construction as a bricklayer retiring in 1999. If the measure of a man were based upon the number of friendships formed over one’s life, he would have stood 10 feet tall. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He will always be remembered as a special person.
Larry did not wish to have a funeral, preferring that family and friends privately remember all of the wonderful times they shared together. He was a member of Kathleen Baptist Church in Lakeland, Florida where an informal remembrance service will be held on a future date. Pastor Mark Creech will preside. Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home (www.gentry-Morrison.com) is assisting the family with arrangements.
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