The Rev. James Barron, III, deacon of the Diocese of Eastern Michigan, died Sept. 19 at the age of 91.

Deacon Barron was born in Flint, MI. He attended the Southern Michigan Diocesan Theological Seminary and was ordained deacon in 1967. He served at Christ Church, Flint, and St. Paul's, Flint, MI. He was also a member of the Society of St. Paul. Deacon Barron was preceded in death by his wife, Clementine. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Jo, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, two sisters, and two brothers.