James P. Barlett, 80, of Dade City, FL., formerly of Cherry Valley, Butler Co., passed away Thursday (06-18-15) at 4:25 PM at Heritage Park in Dade City following an illness.

Born in Emlenton (Richland Twp.), Pa. on Mar. 6, 1935, he was the son of the late William J. and Bertha (Betty) Martin Barlett.

He was married to the former Constance “Connie” Thorhauer on Sept. 23, 1961 at the Scrubgrass Stone Church, and she survives.

Jim retired in 1998 following thirty seven years of service with the former Quaker State Refining at Emlenton. He was serving as filter house operator-foreman at retirement.

He was protestant by faith, and was a 1954 graduate of the former St. Petersburg High School.

Mr. Barlett was an honorably discharged veteran of four years service with the U.S. Air Force. He served much of his service as a chaplain’s assistant stationed at Chanute AFB in Illinois.

An avid hunter, he was skilled with bow and arrow as well as rifle.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters: Dorothy Sloan of Emlenton and Marlene Reisinger of Kennerdell; two brothers: Leroy “Sam” Barlett of St. Petersburg and William Barlett of Parker, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Thursday at H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 So. Washington St., Eau Claire. Funeral services (no church viewing) will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Scrubgrass Stone Church (near Pa. Rte. 38) with Pastor Dennis Barger officiating. Interment will follow at Scrubgrass Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to Buzard Funeral Homes.