Jeff T. Barr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jeff T. Barr, 61 of Morris, passed away Saturday morning, April 4, 2015 in his home. Born February 4, 1954 in Morris, Jeff was the son of the late David and Venita (Harty) Barr. He was raised and educated in Morris, graduating from Morris High School with the Class of 1972. He worked for Barr Shoes in Morris and then farmed the family farm from 1975 to 1988 with his father. He later worked as a laborer for Local #75 and retired from “D” Construction after 20 years of service. Jeff was an avid Chicago White Sox, Bears and ‘Hawks fan. His children like to say Dad “worked hard and played hard.” He is survived by his daughters, Amy (Dave) Carr of Morris and Elizabeth (Rob) Jones of Seneca, son, Petty Officer 1st Class John Barr of Coal City; grandchildren Aiden Barr of New York, Kellen and Kyler Carr, and Parker and Grayson Jones; his first wife, Tina Barr of Morris and second wife, Kelly Gramza of Ft. Myers, FL; stepchildren Ryan Dornan of Chicago, Kias (John) Gockman of Clovis, CA, Tara (Nate) Kruger of Coal City, Alex Dornan of Denver, CO and Brea (Kyle) Owensby of Coal City; step-grandchildren, Lennan and Liv Gockman; two brothers Michael (Linda) Barr of Charlotte, NC and Steve (Kathy) Barr of Morris and one sister, Brenda (Dave) Eltrevoog of Morris; two sisters-in-law, Jill Renihan of Moline, IL and Sharon Barr of Morris. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, his son, David, and brothers, Patrick and William. Visitation for Jeff will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 West Washington Street in Morris. Elegant Digital Memories will play during the visitation. A Celebration of Jeff’s Life will follow at 7 p.m. with Father Edward J. Howe, CR officiating. Military honors will be presented by the Morris Color Guard at a graveside inurnment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2015. Memorials in Jeff’s name may be made to a recipient of the donor’s choice. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Jeff T. Barr

February 4, 1954 - April 4, 2015

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Jeff T. Barr

February 4, 1954 - April 4, 2015

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