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Wesley Barrs Obituary

WEST COLUMBIA - Memorial services to celebrate the life of Wesley James Barrs, 76, of West Columbia, will be held at 4:00 PM Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Grace Chapel in West Columbia. Mr. Barrs, died July 1, 2011. Born in Gaston, he was the son of the late Jim Barrs and Gussie Goodwin Barrs. Mr. Barrs was a framer with Barrs Construction and was a member of Grace Chapel.

He is survived by his children, James L. Barrs, Clayton W. Barrs, Sr., Gregory D. Barrs, and Melissa R. Barrs, all of West Columbia; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren and his brother, John Henry Barrs of Swansea. He was predeceased by his first wife, Daisey Barrs; son, Robert L. Barrs; his three sisters and a granddaughter.

Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

On-line condolences may be sent to Mr. Barrs's family by visiting www.kornegayfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State on Jul. 5, 2011.

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linda bell

July 7, 2011

I am so sorry for your lost missy is the only one I met besides wes ad I can not even think of loosing a parent my prayrs are with you all keep your chin high and know he is better off now.

Cassie Sessions "Barrs"

July 6, 2011

I love you Pop and you will never be forgotten. I sure am going to miss you dearly. Tell Grandma and the rest of the family "hey and I love them too"! Until we all reunite I'll remember you through great memories and I'll deffinately have great stories to tell the babies as they grow up. I love and miss you already. May you rest in peace.

SHALA BARRS

July 6, 2011

It's been four days now since you left us to be with the lord. Oh how i miss your crazy self already. I am so thankful for the time i had with you these past few years. Some great memories were made for sure. you are pain and worry free now. heaven didnt know what they were in for till " pop" came in. i love you and will never forget you..R.I.P. POP

Delma Jones

July 5, 2011

To the children and grandchildren my prayers are with each and everyone of you,but heaven got another shining star to heaven angels and all he is waiting for is us to join him some sweet day and we will if we live a holy life and what a sweet reunion that will be,Love Delma and Blake

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