Jim

Barfield

Jim Barfield, 68, of Toledo, OH, passed away serenely on March 20, 2026.

He was born on March 25, 1957, in Hollandale, MS. He graduated from Lawrence (Jayhawks) High School in 1976. That same year, he met Earline Hancock during an Upward Bound program. Two years later, they were married on July 21, 1978, at First AME Church in Lawrence, KS. From their union, they were blessed with five children.

He worked his first job as a janitor at East Junior High School in Lawrence, KS. He later became employed at KP&L as an electrical operator, where he worked for 15 years. In 1981, he was ordained as a minister through St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church. He traveled to preach at churches in Fort Scott, KS, for eight years.

In 1992, Jim and Earline moved their family to Toledo, OH. After relocating, he worked as an automotive technician at Mytee Auto Shop for five years before opening his own business. He operated his own auto shop for over 10 years. Prior to his retirement in 2020, he concluded his career at Hollywood Casino.

In the midst of working and being a devoted father and husband, he also took courses in psychology at the University of Toledo. He was known for his leadership and strong work ethic.

Jim was a devoted husband, father, brother, son and a loyal friend, and a man of deep faith. He loved traveling, creative writing, and working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Barfield Sr. and Georgia Ann Barfield; and his siblings, Mattie Lee James, Henry Barfield, Lee Anna Barfield, and James Barfield.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Earline Barfield; his children, Jamica Barfield, Kimberly (John) Cummings, Michael Barfield, and Jim (Cierra) Barfield III, and Patricia Barfield; and his siblings, Katherine Edwards (Hollandale, MS), Wesley Earl Barfield (Lawrence, KS), Roosevelt (Patricia) Barfield (Manassas, VA), Everlina Barfield (Toledo, OH), Leroy Barfield (Lawrence, KS), and Joe Lee Barfield (Omaha, NE). He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.