He married Lerla Gertrude Wheeler July 14, 1926 in Thomasville, GA, daughter of Wayne Wheeler and Mamie Jordan.
Letter from John Alton, Jr, son
"Dad was thoroughly intrigued with the horseless carriage and taught himself to be a good mechanic. He built a jalopy which almost killed him when he last control and crashed. He loved racing and used to carry me to the races on the beach at Daytona. He knew some of the drivers and he was always ready to get his hands greasy and help".
John and Gerturde adopted and raised their grandson , Marcus, Jr.
Children:
John Alton Barwick
b. May 24, 1932, GA
m. Patricia Ann Balis
Marcus Wayne Barwick
He married Lerla Gertrude Wheeler July 14, 1926 in Thomasville, GA, daughter of Wayne Wheeler and Mamie Jordan.
Letter from John Alton, Jr, son
"Dad was thoroughly intrigued with the horseless carriage and taught himself to be a good mechanic. He built a jalopy which almost killed him when he last control and crashed. He loved racing and used to carry me to the races on the beach at Daytona. He knew some of the drivers and he was always ready to get his hands greasy and help".
John and Gerturde adopted and raised their grandson , Marcus, Jr.
Children:
John Alton Barwick
b. May 24, 1932, GA
m. Patricia Ann Balis
Marcus Wayne Barwick
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