Carl Jerry O’Barr – age 91 of Knoxville passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning, December 18, 2022, at Ft. Sanders Hospital after a brief illness. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean War. He was the tenth past master and last charter member of Burlington Lodge 763, Life member of Knoxville Scottish Rite Masons, Life member of Kerbela Shrine International, and member of Royal Order of Jesters. He owned and operated Gingiss Formal Wear with his wife, Betty, until retirement. After the passing of Betty, he traveled extensively crossing the United States many times, visiting all 50 states and several countries. Jerry had many passions including photography, hunting, fishing, flying his private airplane and farming apples on Hungry Mountain Farm. Every daughter should have a dad as wonderful, kind, and loving as mine. In dad’s words, “I have had a good life. Turn out the lights; this party is over.” He will be missed by many!
Preceded in death by two wives, Katherine O’Barr and Betty O’Barr; brother, Walter O’Barr; nephew, Ivan O’Barr; parents, Carl and Rector O’Barr.
Survived by daughter, Marguerite and son-in-law, Dennis Havner; step grandsons, Scott (Stephanie) and Randy (Michele) Havner; step great grandchildren, Noah, Carlyn and Steven Havner; sister-in-law, Frieda O’Barr; niece, Valerie O’Barr; nephews, Lawrence (Libby) and Tim (Elisa) O’Barr; and special friend, Marti Reagan.
The family will receive friends 12:00-1:00 PM on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 1:00 PM with David Wolfenbarger officiating. Family and friends will then proceed to Trentville Cemetery for a 2:30 PM interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital or Tunnel to Towers. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com
February 1 1931 December 18 2022
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Carl Jerry O’Barr February 1 1931 December 18 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Death notice for the town of: Knoxville, Province: T-N
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. It was always a pleasure to see him when he came to visit us. We will be praying for God’s comfort and peace. Love, your cousins, Elizabeth Howard Smith and Rosalee Phillips Harris
Jerry was one of my best friends for over 48 years …a dear next door neighbor while living here in Mobile with Betty ….my wife and I both loved Jerry and Betty and will miss him terribly …my thoughts and prayers go out to the family …rest in peace Jerry …I will miss his stories about PeeWees Oyster Bar in Panama City Beach Fla …I even met Jerry’s Father …Jim and Mary Lynne Alston