Dr. James Mathis Barr

Dr. James Mathis Barr, Jr. passed away peacefully at the Lantern at Morning Pointe in Frankfort, Kentucky on August 27, 2016 at the age of 74. He is predeceased by his parents, James Mathis Barr, Sr. and Florence Cassady Barr of LaGrange, Kentucky. Dr. Barr�s loving wife Susanne Meade Barr, passed just shortly after on August 30, 2016. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Cassy Wiggins (Paul) of Parker, Colorado, Jamie Clark (Stuart) of Frankfort, Kentucky, and Carrie Darnaby (Steve) of Frankfort, Kentucky and grandsons, Andy Clark, Will Clark, and Jake Darnaby. Dr. and Mrs. Barr had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 10, 2016. He is also survived and remembered by his two sisters, Susie Brockett of Seymour, Indiana and Caroline Barr of Las Cruces, New Mexico, four nieces, and many cousins, great nephews and nieces. Dr. Barr was born in LaGrange, Kentucky on January 31, 1942. He graduated from Oldham County High School in 1960 and attended the University of Louisville, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1964. In 1965, he began working on his doctorate in medicine at the University of Kentucky School of Medicine, completing it in 1969. Dr. Barr served as a medical doctor in the United States Army in San Antonio, Texas and Fairbanks, Alaska from 1969 until 1973. He completed his medical residency in dermatology at the University of Louisville and then opened his private dermatology practice in Frankfort, Kentucky in 1976. Dr. Barr retired after 34 years of practice in dermatology in December 2010. Dr. Barr enjoyed being outdoors with his family, especially spending time on his 48-acre property in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. He also enjoyed books, camping, swimming, scuba diving, and ballroom dancing. Dr. Barr was a strict vegetarian for over 40 years and loved animals so much that he dedicated his property to the conservation of wildlife. Visitation will be held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home in Frankfort, Kentucky on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. " 1:30 pm. Immediately following will be a celebration of life service, also held at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 2:00-3:00. Additionally, a memorial ceremony will be held on August 12, 2017 at the home and property of Dr. and Mrs. James Barr in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky at their beloved "Barr� lake where ashes will be spread and a tree planted in remembrance. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hospice of the Bluegrass, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601, Humane Society, 1041 Kentucky Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601 or Life House for Animals, 14 Fido Ct, Frankfort, KY 40601. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences may be shared via the online guestbook at www.harrodbrothers.com

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Dr. James Mathis Barr

January 31, 1942 - August 27, 2016