Obituary For Mr. Franklin "Gene" Barr

Franklin Eugene Barr, son of the late James A. and Christeen P. Barr was born on Tuesday, June 7, 1960 in Dillon County, South Carolina.

Franklin received his education in the public schools system in Dillon, South Carolina. He loved the Lord, making people laugh, and watching the Lakers and Eagles play. He was a member of Door of Hope Christian Church, Marion, South Carolina.

He was employed at Doug Miller Plumbing and Electrical for thirty plus years until his health failed. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by others for his joyous spirit and infectious laugh.

On Thursday, February 19, 2021, he gained his wings with his devoted wife, Juliette Barr, by his side. He was preceded in death along with his parents; his son, Nicholas Eugene Barr.

Memories of his life will be cherished by his lovely wife: Juliette Barr of the home; two daughters: Sharris {Ontae} Morrison of Dillon, SC and Tameika {Christopher} Smiling of Latta, SC; eight grandchildren: Aaron Barr, Nigel Morrison, Shaqui Cabbagetalk, Nicholas Smiling, Ontaeja Morrison, Deziah Smiling, Alexander Smiling, Naomi Rose Smiling; two great grandchildren: Aaryona Barr and King Barr; two sisters: Christeen Patton of Jasper, TN, Mary Barr McGill of Dillon, SC; one brother: Herbert {Fran} Barr of Upper Marlboro, MD; aunt: Virgie Peppers of Dillon, SC; five sisters-n-law: Barbara {Raymond} Felton of Charlotte, NC, Maggie McFadden of Latta, SC, Brenda McFadden of Sellers, SC Jessie Ann McFadden of Marion, SC, Tana {Gregory} Martin of Latta, SC; three brothers-n-law: Charlie McFadden Jr. of Sellers, SC, Leroy {Bashiyra} McFadden of Lawrenceville, GA, Carlson McFadden of Charlotte, NC; a god-daughter: Natricia Drake; special friends: Von Dixon, Kenneth Goings, Kelvin Drake, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

Anytime I go shopping on Wednesdays I always saw him and his beautiful wife smiling telling us where the best sales were.Go get your rest god will take care of the family

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Prayers and condolences to all of you. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Ruby D. Page, DHS Class of 1978

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My condolences to you and your family. I pray God gives you all the strength to get through. Love, Harriett Jones, Jannie Campbell & Family

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So sorry to hear of the lost of a long time neighbor. Praying for the family that you may be comforted in this time of grief. Lee Baker and Rebekah Grice Baker

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Sending our prayers and Heartfelt💔 Sympathy to the Barr family in their time of Bereavement. From Doretha Page and the Smutherman family.🙏🙏🙏🙏

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The Gordon High School Class of 1968 send their sincere condolences to our classmate Mrs. Christeen Barr Patton and the Barr Family. May the love of God give you the strength to endure doing your time of bereavement and beyond. Praying for you. Deborah N. White

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Praying for the family in your time of sorrow, I love Juliette. Joyce McGill

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Know that I'm praying for all you you you in your time of sorrow.

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Sending prayers for you and the family during your time of bereavement. Evelyn Johnson and Family

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My sincere condolences to Juliet, Sharise, Tameka and family. Sending prayers of comfort and peace. Gwen Felton

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Pastor Allen and Inetta Robinson

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Sincere condolences to the Barr Family at this difficult time. May God grant you the comfort that only He can give. Magnolia T. Williams

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Our sincere condolences to this family. May God console you during this very difficult time🙏🏽. Jason and Betty Gunter

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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