Bartow - Kenneth L. Stratton, age 81, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence in Bartow. Born June 10, 1934 in Mishawaka, IN, Mr. Stratton was a resident of the Bartow area since 1975, moving from Michigan. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator for McDonald's Construction for many years. He was survived by two daughters: Kim McDowell [Junior]; and Hope "Rhett" Stratton, both of Bartow; a grandson Bradford McDowell [Lindsey], Frisco, TX.