James David Barr, 91, of Panama City, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. He was born February 8, 1926, in Enterprise, Alabama to James David Barr, Sr. and Willie Lourine Andrews Barr. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was the retired owner of James Barr Contractors, Inc., having started the business in 1964.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 64 years, Blondell Grace Barr; a son, Rodney Dean Barr; a brother, William "Dick" Barr; and two sisters, Lillian Barr and Lily Clois Barr. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy Barr (Kathy) and Mike Barr (Evelyn); seven grandchildren, Chris Barr (Kristen), Craig Barr, Kevin Barr (Heidi), McKenzie Barr, Tyler Barr, Mary Beth Barr, and Matthew Bruhn; his great granddaughter, Isabelle Grace Barr; two brothers, Herbert Barr (Joyce) and Douglas Barr (Joan); a sister, Joyce Hyatt (Morris); a sister-in-law, Pauline Barr, and numerous nieces and nephews.

James was strong in his faith - he lived his beliefs, always smiling, always encouraging, always loving, and always sincere. As long as he was physically able, he served. He was all about his family (immediate and extended), especially his wife and his boys and their families. He was always there for them – ball games, school events, birthdays, holidays, family gatherings. He'll be missed forever.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Central Pentecostal Ministries with Pastor Don Shoots officiating. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Enterprise, AL. Active pallbearers will be his grandsons. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to your favorite charity in memory of James Barr.