Current Mansfield

Current Services for West Mansfield George E. Barr George E. Barr, age 72, of East Liberty died Monday, January 2, 2012, at his home with his wife and children at his side following an extended illness. He retired in 2004 after 24 years with Honda Manufacturing where he had been a team leader in the stamping department. He formerly worked at Harding Machine and Urbana Tool & Die. George attended St. Paris High School and was a veteran of the US Army serving from November 11, 1956 - October 9, 1959. He was a member of the East Liberty United Methodist Church and was a member and former master of the East Liberty Masonic Lodge #247. An avid bowler, George enjoyed antiquing with his wife and brother-in-law and sister-in-law and fishing at Island Lake and Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada, with his son and other family members. He enjoyed Elvis Presley and lighthouse collectibles and treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was born September 10, 1939, in Holcomb, West Virginia, to the late Amos and Lucy Music Barr, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Nancy Moore Barr, to whom he was married on December 7, 1962, at the East Liberty United Methodist Church; his children, Craig (Karri) Barr, Cairo; and Lisa (RasD) Barr Ahnutae, Columbus; 5 grandchildren, Jarrett, Evan, Mitchell, Georgie, & Kaylena; his sister, Phyllis (Larry) Lowry, Urbana; sister-in-law, Connie (Bob) Huffman, Flagstaff, AZ; brother-in-law, James (Berty) Moore, East Liberty; several nieces and nephews and their families; many friends and neighbors; and his church family. Friends may call Thursday January 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. at Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home, West Mansfield, where a Masonic memorial service will take place at the conclusion of calling hours. The funeral service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Reverend Max Jackson will officiate and burial with military honors conducted by the Logan County Honor Guard will take place at East Liberty Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Liberty United Methodist Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.mannasmithfuneralhome.com.