Barr, Dwight Allen

Passed: 1940-05-31

Age: 7 mo

Source: Mountaineer

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1940-06-27

Information: Dwight Allen Barr, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Barr of Parkersburg, was born October 29, 1939, departed this life May 31, 1940, age 7 months and 2 days, after a two months illness. He leaves a father and mother, two brothers, Dewey, Junior and Robert Franklin, one brother, Charles Franklin preceded him in death seventeen years ago.  He also leaves his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Barr and Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Casto.  Dwight was a bright little fellow and was loved by all that knew him.  He will be sadly missed but we feel that our loss is Heavens gain. (burial at Salt Hill)   JACKSON HERALD - June 7, 1940 - INFANT DIES AFTER MASTOID OPERATION - Services for Dwight Allen Barr, the seven-month-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Barr of Parkersburg, who died Friday following a mastoid operation at Parkersburg, were held at the Salt Hill church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. L. R. Mahoney in charge.  Burial was made at the church cemetery with J. B. Vail as the undertaker in charge.  The infant is survived by its parents, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Casto of Given and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barr of Salt Hill.