John M. Barton

August 24, 1944 - November 3, 2019

ADRIAN- John M. Barton age 75, of Adrian, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at Bixby ProMedica Hospital. John was born on August 24, 1944, in Jackson, Michigan to Michael and Mary (Strain) Barton. He is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Jackson. John retired from Adrian’s Delphi Plant in 2001, after 24 years of service. John’s Catholic faith was always a part of his life as he was a member of St. Mary’s of Good Counsel in Adrian and a former member of St. Mary’s Star of the Sea in Jackson. In John’s earlier years, he was active in the Jackson Corvette Club, where he raced and claimed three National titles along with being a race director. He is survived by his loving children, Tracy (Jason) Lazar of Van Buren Township and Mike (Nicolle) Barton of Jackson; four grandchildren, Zachary and Nathan Lazar, and Johnathon and Spencer Barton; siblings, Bruce (Barbara) Barton, David Barton and Mary Allen; and significant other, Rosie McCarty. John was preceded in death by his parents. Mass of the Resurrection for John will be on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at 11 a.m. at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, Clark Lake with celebrant Fr. Tom Helfrich. Visitation will be from 10 am to the time of the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice of charity. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.