John Marson Barfield, came into this life on August 26, 1963, to Phil and Alice Barfield. He joined Jesus Christ, his Savior, in Heaven, on February 6, 2002. He was 38 years old at the time of his death. John was born in Okla. City, OK, and graduated from Moore High School in 1980. He earned a degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma in 1984. At the time of his death, John was employed by Tinker Air Force Base as a materials handler. On August 22, 1998, John married the love of his life, Marti Ann Ussery, of Blanchard. They made their home in Moore until the time of his death. Besides being an avid conversationalist, John loved playing golf and watching OU sports, however, his greatest pleasure (aside from being with Marti) came from sharing his faith in Jesus Christ. John thoroughly enjoyed teaching in the Children's Department of First Baptist Church, Moore. He and Marti had been children's workers for the past three years and had seen their class grow dramatically. John is survived by his wife, Marti of the home; his parents, John and Alice Barfield of Eufaula; three brothers and their spouses, Phillip and Lucinda Barfield, Shawnee, Paul and Annette Barfield, Wellston, David and Carol Barfield, Broken Arrow; five nieces and two nephews. Pallbearers are Larry Robertson, Dan Cox, Larry Hall, Paul Barfield, Vincent Walker, and Odis Ward. Honorary pallbearer is Phil Wadsworth. Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at First Baptist Church, Moore, OK, with Rev. Stephen Ussery officiating and Rev. Rick Whittaker assisting. Interment will be in Blanchard Cemetery under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard, OK.
Published in The Oklahoman on 2/8/2002