- John M. "Jack" Barr, 82, of Edgewater, a U. S. Air Force Master Sergeant retiring after 20 years service, died Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Southeast Volusia Hospice Care Center, Edgewater. Mr. Barr was born in Waterbury, CT and moved to Edgewater sixteen years ago from Springfield, OH. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War and after his retirement from the Air Force, worked as an auditor for Marathon Oil Company in Springfield for 25 years. He was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church, Father Dillon Council #13989, Knights of Columbus and Hacienda Veterans Association, all in Edgewater. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #17, New Smyrna Beach. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dorothy J. Barr; one son, John C. (Susan) Barr of Ithaca, NY; one brother, Robert (Andrea) Barr of Deltona; one sister, Barbara Beck of Panama City; two grandchildren, Gwendolyn Barr of Morrisburg, Ontario and Gabriel Barr of Ithaca and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be from 5PM until 8PM with a Wake service at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Dudley Edgewater Chapel, Edgewater. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Thursday, May 3, 2012 at St. Gerard's Catholic Church, Edgewater. Cremation will be by Dudley Crematory, New Smyrna Beach. Cremains burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 239 Adams Road., Edgewater, FL 32141.
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Dorothy I will never forget Jack's wonderful hugs. Sorry i can't be with you all.
All my love God Bless You Joan Scinski
May 1, 2012
Although we can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in our thoughts from afar.
Larry Hoeffner
May 1, 2012
I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a greatful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. “Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry” (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, please send me your home address to where the card be mailed. Send to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. This is a free service to fallen veteran families.)
Chaplain Richard Reuer
May 1, 2012
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