Nathaniel L. Barr

Deacon Nathaniel Lawrence Barr, Sr. was born on November 2, 1929 in Johnsonville, South Carolina to the late Leroy Barr, Sr. and Lurean Barr and was the oldest of nine siblings. He was the devoted husband to Deaconess Barbara McKenny Barr. Nathaniel was educated in the Johnsonville Public School System. At a young age, he married his first wife, the late Deaconess Evelyn Barr, and three children were born from this union. After relocating to Baltimore, Maryland, he worked faithfully as a Foreman at Danko Arlington Foundry until his retirement. He joined the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in 1949 where he served on the Usher Board and sang with the Male Chorus until 1957 when he joined First Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church. He was ordained as a Deacon in 1966 and later served as Chairman of the Deacon and Trustee Boards under the late Bishop Leo K. Caesar. In September 1978, Deacon Barr joined Dalton Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Aggie L. Brown, Sr. where he served as Co-Chairman and then Chairman of the Deacon Board. He was also a member of the Male Chorus, Vice President of the Willing Workers, Vice President of the Pastor’s Aide Committee, and Chairman of the Church Anniversary Committee. In 1998, Deacon Barr became an active member of the Community Baptist Church of Walbrook under the leadership of his oldest son, Pastor Nathaniel L. Barr, Jr., and served as a proud member of the Deacon Board and the Vocal Choir. “Deac”, as he was affectionately called, enjoyed singing, traveling, and attending family gatherings especially the Eaddy-Barr Family Reunion where he served as the Maryland Committee Chairperson. Deacon Nathaniel L. Barr, Sr. was a warrior of faith who served God and His people with his whole heart, giving his all to everything he was assigned. His favorite scripture was Matthew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your father which is in heaven.” He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Barbara McKenny Barr; three children, Nathaniel (Mamie) Barr, Jr., Delores (Tommy) Tyson, and Timothy (June) Barr; three step-sons, Ronald (Karen) Robinson, James (Lynee) Robinson, and Jerry McKenny; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters, three brother-in-laws, five sister-in-laws, two God-children, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

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Nathaniel L. Barr

November 2, 1929 - January 25, 2017