Jesse Barr Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jesse Barr (Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina), born in Lexington, South Carolina, who passed away on October 14, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Deacon Ezell and Rosa Edwards Barr; his son James Barr; his sisters, Myra Barr Meachem, Annie Edwards McDaniel and Joan Edwards Scott; his aunt Evelyn "Ma-Ma" Baskett; and his uncle Milas Barr.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Williams Barr; his daughters, Jessica Barr-Dennis, Angela Barr Williams (Travis) and Jacqueline Barr; his grandchildren, Jaewan Williams, Darius Dennis, Jamiyah Barr-Williams, Jahmad Barr-Williams, Dyani Dennis, Dana Dennis and Journee'Williams; his siblings, Marilyn Williams (Josh), Lowman Edwards (Jennifer), Charlie Edwards (Brenda), Joe Barr (Eva) and Jerome Edwards; his sisters-in-law, Brenda Williams (Phillip), Patricia Allen, Gloria Jones and Joyce Williams of Maryland; his daughter Johnetta Meachem; his grandchildren, Cameron Peterson, Breshon Jones, Stevee Jones and Suraya Jones; Jackie Evans (Lori) of Columbus, Georgia. He is also survived by loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
