Jerry L. Barton

Mr. Jerry L Barton, 73 of Greensboro GA, formerly of Dunwoody GA and Louisville KY, passed away January 2, 2011. Mr. Barton was a career business man, 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. 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) and 14 Grandchildren and 1 great grandson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 PM, Wed., Jan. 5 and the Life Celebration Service will be held at 11 am Thursday January 6, 2011, both at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd, 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 at Myrtle Hill Cemetery on Fri. Jan. 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.