Calvin A. "Kelly" Barr
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Calvin A. "Kelly" Barr, 82, of Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, January 25th under the care of the Masonic Village.
Born in Gap, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary Eva Barr.
He served honorably in the US Army from 1957 to 1959, and then with the Army Reserves until 1963. He had worked at Nupak, American Hardware and Service Star, all of Parkesburg, retiring in 1986.
Kelly was a member at Olivet United Methodist Church, serving as the Class President of Sunday School and as an Usher. He was a member of the Brandywine-Goddard Lodge #383 F.&A.M.
Kelly enjoyed playing Santa Claus during the Christmas season.
He is survived by his two daughters, Sherrie Eckman, wife of Alan, of New Holland, and Susan Ward Barber, wife of Jay T, of Coatesville.; grandchildren, Andrew J. Ward, Julia L. Ward, Tyler M. Eckman and Aaron S. Eckman; and one brother, Melvin Barr of Gap. He was predeceased by his siblings, Donald, Rosa, John and Roy Barr.
The Memorial Service will take place on Wednesday, February 1st at 11 AM at Olivet United Methodist Church, 310 E Chestnut St., Coatesville, PA 19320 with visitation from 9 AM until 10:45 AM, at which time a Masonic Service will take place. Interment will take place at 3 PM at Limeville United Methodist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, P O Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Arrangements by Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
I grew up as Calvins neighbor
I grew up as Calvins neighbor in Parkesburg and worked with him at Servistar. Condolences to the family and RIP freind and brother.
Sherrie, Susan and families,
Sherrie, Susan and families,
I will always remember the monopoly game that was ongoing and set up until your dad or I won. We would never give up until the end. Fond memories of a gentleman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Loved our neighborhood.
Dear Susan and Sherrie, our
Dear Susan and Sherrie, our deepest sympathy to you. We have great memories together and I mostly remember Kelly always had a smile and just laughed at us. May he Rest In Peace. Love you!
So sorry for your loss. I
So sorry for your loss. I remember Kelly was my brother's boss. Bobby Davidson. Kelly and I used to talk alot at Church. He will be missed.
Donna Pluck
Rest in Peace, Bro. Barr.
Calvin lived five houses up the block from my Grandmother in Parkesburg when I was a lad, and Sherrie was a year ahead of me in school and Susan a year younger. His elderly Aunt Myra Montgomery lived right across the street from my Grandmother and Calvin and his family were VERY good to her. He had a green 1949 Chevrolet sedan and he and Delno Large rode to work together in it to American Hardware every day. I could always tell by the sound of that old car when Calvin and Delno were headed up the street past our house in it - he shifted from second to high gear right at our eastern property line. Sadly I lost track of him after they moved to Wagontown in the mid-1970s. A life VERY well lived.
Dear Susan and Sherri and
Dear Susan and Sherri and family,
Your Dad was a wonderful man! I have such fond memories of Kelly playing Santa at Olivet during our "Breakfast with Santa". He was always so kind and patience with all the children and always brought candy canes to give each and everyone. He always came through when I asked for his help! Myself, and I'm sure many others always enjoyed talking to your Dad at church. Those memories will keep him close in all hearts.
With sincere sympathy,
Mindy Patton
I miss him every day.
I miss him every day.