With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of George Barr Jr., 75, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Life Reflections

The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.  The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Psalms 121:7-8

George Barr, Jr., "Sonny" as he was affectionately called, was the son of the late George Barr, Sr. and Flossie Mae Williams-Barr, who was born July 6, 1949, in Kingstree, South Carolina.  On Thursday, February 13, 2025, George was called from earthly labor to his eternal rest.

Sonny received his formal education in the Williamsburg County Public Schools and graduated from St. Mark High School.

After graduating from high school, he was employed by Baxter / Travenol Laboratories as a Chemical Operator.  After a short period of work there, he was inducted into the United States Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam.  After active military service, he returned to work as a Chemical Operator and completed 30 years of service.  When he retired from there, it was known as FermPro.

Sonny was united in Holy Matrimony to Sylvia Brockington on July 17, 1982.  To this union, they were blessed with two children, George Barr III and Raymond DeWayne Barr. He was also preceded in death by: a sister, Lou Esther Barr-McKnight and a brothers, Charlie and Roosevelt Barr.

Sonny attended Francis Marion University and Williamsburg Technical Colleges where he received an Associate Degree in General Business. He did some part-time work with Clemson University Pathways Teen Mother Support Project providing transportation for the teen mothers as needed at that time and administering surveys to them.

Sonny was very good with investments. He invested in stocks and mutual funds, and due to his success was able to retire at the age of fifty. He was a very good handyman, who had some knowledge of all trades in which he could repair or fix, install or build many things.  He was also good with gardening and yard work.

Sonny at an early age, accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and became a member of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, where he served on the Trustee Board. He was a quiet spirited person who had love in his heart for all people.  He also paid for a bible to be sent to a different country every month for over forty years through the American Bible Society.

Loved one left to cherish his memories are: his loving wife, Sylvia B. Barr; two devoted sons, George Barr III of Kingstree, SC and Raymond DeWayne Barr of Kingstree/Wallace, SC; one brother, Alphonso Barr of Kingstree, SC; two sisters-in-law, Shirlene (Pastor Johnnie) Giles of Fayetteville, NC and Emma Jane Barr of Kingstree, SC; one brother-in-law, Charles Wayne (Vernia) Brockington of Kingstree, SC; two aunts, Lou Dell Barr of Kingstree, SC and Willie Mae Burroughs of Nesmith, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Special "Thank You" to Gentiva Hospice and everyone for your assistance, love and support.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.