Waynesville -- Jimmie H. Barr, 82, of Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

 

Graveside Services for Mr. Barr will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville with grandson Zach Craig officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Waynesville American Legion Post #1189. 

 

No visitation is scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

 

A Celebration of Jimmie’s Life will be held at the Waynesville American Legion Post #1189 immediately following the graveside services with a beer cheer scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

 

Jimmie served in the United States Marines Corp., United States Army, and the Illinois National Guard. He was employed at Contractor's Ready Mix as a driver and later worked at the McLean Cemetery for 15 years, along with working for various farmers in the McLean and Waynesville area.

 

Jimmie H. Barr was born on October 17, 1943, in Bloomington, the son of Clifford R. And Mandy Delmar Osborne Barr. He was united in marriage to Susan Diana Rich on July 11, 1992. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2025.

 

Surviving are his children: Tina Barr, Jimmie (Leigh) Barr, Jr., John (Alisha) Barr, Kimberly (David) West, Tammy Bode, and Misty Gordon; twenty grandchildren: Rondy Craig, Zachary Craig, Cody Ruff, Abbi Bode, Skyler Grill, Josh Gordon, Ashton Griffin, Brody Snyder, Aaron Sparks, Zach Barr, Landen Barr, Ryker Barr, Carly Barr, Isaiah Barr, Keagan Barr, Alex Barr, Phillip Barr, Kieryn Snyder, Kamdyn Snyder, and Olivia Sue Barr; and eighteen great-grandchildren. 

 

Memorials may be made to Beyond The Label, 2454 NE Dixie Highway, Jenson Beach Florida.

 

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.