Joe Gartin

Joe P. Gartin, age 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Lockbourne, surrounded by his family on February 21, 2011. He was born March 23, 1919 in Pleasantville, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Jane Gartin. Joe was Owner and Operator of The Hill Billy Clip Joint Barber Shop for 30 years and was an auctioneer and realtor for many years. Member of Parsons Avenue Association and the Southside Business and Industrial Organization. Survived by wife of 53 years, Alberta Gartin; children, Paula (Brent) Leiter of Canal Winchester, Danny (Lori) Hammond of Ameila, Va., and Joann (Greg) Hamilton of Fredericktown, Oh; grandchildren, Jason (Rayanne) Hammond, Amanda (Jacob) Gerasmois, Jason Lee Hamilton, Chelsea Leiter, Bailey Leiter, and Allison (Shaun) Lowry; great-grandchildren, Molly, Emilee, Hannah, and Caitlin; brother Bill (Beatrice) Gartin; many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Thursday 10:30 a.m., Rev. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. The family extends a thank you to Mt. Carmel Hospice for the care and support provided. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Rd, Columbus OH 43215. To view online memorial video and sign online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.

"Every Community needs a man

of toughness in character,

leader of the down and outers,

can debate with the political elite,

yet converse with the man on the street

at the corner of Barthman and Parsons Avenue.

Determined to make the world a better place to live

because Joe Gartin once passed this way."

Thanks Joe.

(Presented to Joe by the

Southside Business & Industrial Organization)