Thomas Eliza Bartimus Jr.

September 7, 1941 - December 28, 2020

Thomas Eliza Bartimus, Jr., 79, passed away after a severe illness on December 28, 2020. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri to Thomas Eliza Bartimus, Sr., and Virginia Dunfee Bartimus, Tom is survived by his wife, Linda; sister, Joan; children Deborah Kincade, Christopher Bartimus, Paul Bartimus, Ellen Bartimus; step children Ty Ball, Cynthia Thomas; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. During college he taught ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray Studio in Kansas City, MO. His 40-year real estate career began in Kansas City where he was named Realtor of the Year, and Runner-up for Missouri Realtor of the Year. Later he continued his real estate career in Southern Florida, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine. As an avid boater in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, he decorated his boat for the four area Christmas Boat Light parades; winning many awards. Moving on to “big boats” in 2008, Tom founded Bartimus Travel Group, CruiseOne with his wife, Linda, specializing in group travel and fundraising for non-profits. Until COVID-19, Tom continued to lead an active life as a member of the South Ponte Vedra Civic Association, St. Augustine Ballroom Dance Association, Palm Coast Elks Lodge #2709, Palm Coast Social Club, a Board Member of EMMA Concert Association and 2 HOAs. He loved people, travel, cruising, music and ballroom dancing. His many friends will remember Tom for his positive attitude and winning smile. In lieu of flowers friends are asked to send gifts to Corpus Christie Catholic Church, 6175 Datil Pepper Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32086.