Jimmy

Barr

LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Jimmy Alexander Barr, 77, of Lancaster, SC traded this life for eternal peace in heaven on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at his home. The only son of the late Marvin “Doc” Barr and Catherine “Bill” Steele Barr.

He was preceded in death by both parents, his loving wife Darlene Bigham Barr, sisters, Mildred Bradburn and her husband Bobby Joe, Carol Mackey and Karen Carter and her husband Keith.

Mr. Barr was a lifelong member of Hopewell Methodist Church where he was a member of the Spence Robinson Sunday School Class, Dixie Young at Heart and the Men's Ministry. He married Darlene on June 8, 1969, and shared 46 years together. Mr. Barr was an Army Veteran who served from 1969 to 1971 and was stationed in Alexandria, VA and Frankfort, Germany. He retired from The Lancaster News after working many years on the printing press and later in the circulation department. He enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting the beach, singing hymns at church, his favorite being The Old Rugged Cross, sports and playing golf.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Linda Terry and her husband Russell of Lancaster, SC, daughter Kristi Barr Ross and her husband Matthew of Heath Springs SC, grandsons, Alexander Ross and Nikola Ross and many nieces and nephews.

The Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:00 am at Hopewell Methodist Church by Pastor Danny Queen and Rev. Glen Ribelin. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside committal in the Family Life Center.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers from Agape Hospice Care, whose loving, compassionate care provided immense comfort.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Methodist Church, 3734 Heyward Hough Road, Lancaster, SC