- Date Of Death: July 29, 2021
- State: Florida
Johnny James Barthel, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021.
Johnny was the only child born to James and Sara Barthel on August 18, 1947, in Ocilla Georgia. He received his education through the Hillsborough County public school system, graduating in 1966 from Howard W. Blake High School. Johnny served in the United States Army with the Rank of E5. He was employed by the Longshoremen Organization from October 1966 through September 1992.
Johnny James Barthel was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was very knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing his historical stories over the years with his children, grandchildren, friends and even strangers.
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Barthel.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, his lovely wife of 49 years, Patricia Ann Barthel of Tampa, FL; six children, Wanda Barkley of Orlando, FL; Johnny Barthel, Jr. (Carol) of Jacksonville, FL; Juan Barthel (Jennifer) of Winter Haven, FL; Robert Barkley, Jr. (Courtney) of Jacksonville, FL; Shiriki White (Resha) of Ruskin, FL; and Mister Barthel of Tampa, FL; eighteen grandchildren, Shawnicka Bacon (Omar) and Kiyonna Harrell, all of Tampa. FL; Resha White II (Alexis) of Riverview, FL; Shawnae Singfield of Orlando, FL; D’Vonte McNeal (Erica) of Sun City, FL; Doshenae Frett (Jaron) of Miami, FL; Akiah Singfield of Silver Spring, MD; Alexus Barkley of Atlanta, GA; Harmony Harris of Washington, D.C.; Caleb Barkley of New Brunswick, NJ; Justin Barthel, Lauren Barthel, Kaisen Barkley, and Ahgshia Barkley all of Jacksonville, FL; Jayce White of Ruskin, FL; Genesis Petway of Bakersville, CA; Xavier Barthel and Joshua Barthel, both of Winter Haven, FL; five great grandchildren, Olivia Bacon of Tampa, FL; Malek Jones, Makayla Jones, and Maliah Singfield, all of Orlando, FL; and Bella McNeal of Sun City, FL; one godson, Asante Myers of Tampa, FL; devoted cousins, Willie C. Butts (Nicholette), Mable Smith (Huey), Loretha Barthel Armstrong (Eddie), Richard Barthel (Linda), and Anthony Barthel (Patronia), all of Tampa, FL; Lisa McCallister of Marianna, FL; Cathy Wells of Quincy, FL; Calvin Barthel, Jr. (Dee) of Bakersville, CA; and Vanessa Barthel of Atlanta, GA; devoted friends of the family, Cheryl Reed, Kathy Myers, Baladia Bachelor, Diane Melton, Yvonne Andrews, Michelle Baker, Billy Mitchell, all of Tampa, FL; and, a host of loving relatives and friends.
