James C. "Jimmy" Barfield

He was born June 1, 1937 the son of the late James E. and Ada Belle (Caraway) Barfield in Higgston, Georgia. He was a member of West Genesee’s first graduating class of 1956. He was an Amboy Rat excelling in baseball. In 1963, he married the former Patricia Albert in Syracuse, NY.

He was a meat cutter for Paladines ‘Big M’ Midstate Market for many years. He then went to Chrysler Corporation, retiring in 2001. He was a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, horse shoes and Sunday dinners with his family. He was a country music fan preferring especially Johnny Cash.

Dad, Poppy, Jimmy and Uncle Jimmy, we love you and miss you. You will forever be in our hearts.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia; four children: Robin (Jamie) Base, of Onondaga Hill, James E. (Julie Martin) Barfield, of Camillus, Da-Laine Bouthillier, of Brewerton and Timothy Barfield, of Camillus, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, his sister; Da-Laine (Stephen) Bagozzi, of Camillus, an aunt, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 pm Monday, December 7, 2015 at BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, 2601 Milton Avenue. Private burial will be in Belle Isle Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY 5008 Brittonfield Pkwy., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.