William Barr

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved William "Cookie" Barr (89).

William was a life-long Dayton, Ohio resident and graduate of Dayton Public Schools. After graduation, William enlisted and served honorably in the United States Army. William also loved music; he was a percussionist. He played in several bands in his early days, and more recently he played the tambourine for his church. A true-believer and anointed prayer-warrior, William devoted his life to Christ, as well as his family. William loved because he was loved.

William is preceded in death by his mother, Dovie Dickerson Barr; father, Willie C. Barr; and two children, Marlin A. Barr and Gailmarie Harris. William is survived by his daughters Lisa Njoku-Farr (Ken), Patricia Marshall, and Sheila Cox; brother, Nathaniel Carter of Jackson, Tennessee; special cousin Selena Dunson; grandchildren Dorian A. Harris (Twanisha), Eugene Barr, Frankie C. Barr, Kevin Marshall, and Danielle Hammock; and great-grandchildren; Andres Roblero, Amalia Roblero, Zyniel Juniel, Jeremiah Barr, Taylin Barr, Dorian Harris, Jr., Nia R. Harris, and Imoni Marie Harris.

A special thanks to the staff at the Dayton V.A. Hospital, Omega Baptist Church, and Newcomer Funeral Home.

The family shall receive guests on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Omega Baptist Church, 1821 Emerson Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45406. William Barr's celebration of life shall commence at 11:00 a.m., Reverend Arneta Peavy officiating.


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