Mr. David Michael Barr's Obituary
Mr. David Michael Barr
11/04/1960-10/20/2024
Mr. David Michael Barr age 63, of Cosby, passed away Sunday October 20, 2024 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital.
He retired from United States Air Force where he was a crew member on an E3 AWACS aircraft.
He served during Desert Shield/Storm and received numerous medals including the Air Medal of Valor.
He is proceeded in death by mother Phyllis Barr, sister Deborah Barr, brother-in-law William Farley Ball, mother and father-in-law James H. and Alice Faye Shults.
Survivors include wife, Patricia Barr of the home; sons Brandon (Augustina) Barr of San Antonio, and Connor (Megan) Barr of Oklahoma City; grandchildren Axel, Maximus, Ava, Perry, Ronan, and Autumn; sister Terry (Roger) Bowens of Greeneville, brother Larry Barr of Kingsport, sister-in-law DeAnn Shults, nephew Chris (Abigail) Eaton; numerous nieces, cousins, Air Force friends and special friends: Debbie Mayer of Cosby, Adam and Terri King of Cosby, Brian (Lorri) Buckman of Atlanta, Mark Mugford of Knoxville, Hannah Leatherwood of Newport
Special Thanks to Amedisys Home Health Care of Newport, Amedisys Hospice Care of Morristown, ICU nurses, staff, and Dr. Thatcher of Jefferson Memorial Hospital
Family and friends will meet at 1:45 PM Thursday, October 24, 2024 at East TN Veterans Cemetery for a 2:00 PM graveside service. Military Honors will be provided by American Legion Post 41.
In Lieu of flowers, please donate to Ronald McDonald House, Smoky Mountain Humane Society, East Tennessee Border Collie Rescue, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Costner-Maloy & Brown.
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