Marshall Lee Barr

Marshall Lee Barr Sr. 83, of Lenoir went home to be with Jesus on November 3, 2021, at Hospice in Hudson. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health. Marshall was born on October 9, 1938 in Konnarock, Virginia to the late Frank Barr and Belle Stansberry Barr. Marshall was a devoted member of Grandview Park Baptist Church in Lenoir where he enjoyed serving as the van ministry driver and church custodian. He was retired from B&E Woodturning. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a wife, Sally J. Barr; three sons, Billy Barr, David Barr, and Marshall Lee Barr Jr.; two brothers, Charlie Stansberry and Edward Stansberry; and sisters, Betty Harringer, Norma Jean, and Lena. He is survived by his faithful wife, Kathy Barr of the home; two sons, James Barr and Robert Barr of Lenoir; two stepdaughters, Trish Blackburn and husband, Shawn of Hudson and Tanessa Porch and husband, Josh of Hudson; special family from Virginia, Irma Wilson, Pauline Frye and husband, CW, and Bobby Stanberry; 18 grandchildren;14 great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Grandview Baptist Church on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 3:00 pm, Pastor Raymond Spann, Pastor Lance Main, and Pastor Jim Phillips will be officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Amorem Hospice at 902 Kirkwood St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Evans Funeral Service is serving the family of Marshall Barr Sr.