Of all my brothers I have the closest childhood memories with John and I have been thinking lately that when I was about 6 and he was around 10 he would lead me in singing at bed time.

Swing low sweet chariot and Jesus loves me .... until Jim would shout from the other room, "ok that's enough, go to sleep !"

I realize that even as a young boy John was sharing his love for Jesus with me and I never knew it until now.

Sleep well John, my brother, my friend.... Jesus loves ...you this I know !

Deepest codolences to you Marlene and family at this very sad time, John was a good man he will be missed by all who knew him. " " Footprints In The Sand " One Night I Deamed A Dream. As I Was Walking Along The Beach With My Lord. Across The Dark Sky Flashed Scenes From My Life. For Each Scene, I Noticed Two Sets Of Footprins In The Sand, One Belonging To Me And One To M,y L ord. After The Last Scene Of My Life Flased Before Me, I Looked Back At The Footprints In The Sand. I Noticed That At Many Times Along The Path Of My Life, Especially At The Very Lowest And Saddest Times, There Was Only One Set Of Footprints. This Really Troubled Me, So I Asked The Lord About It, "Lord, You Said once I Decided To Follow You, You'd Walk With Me All The Way. But I Noticed That During The Saddest And Most Troublesome Times Of My Life, There Was Only One Set Of Footprints. I Don't Understad Why, When I Needed You The Most, You Would Leave Me." He Whispered " My Precious Child, I Love You And Will Never Leave You, Never, During Your Trials And Testings. When You Saw Only One Set Of Footprints It Was Then That I Carried You. '

I have been searching my soul night after night for what I might say about my brother. John all I can come up with is just relief that his pain is gone, his faith has sustained him, and his joy was evident ....even unto the very end. I can only attribute this to his deep relationship with Jesus. I love you John!

My sincerest condolences and most heartfelt prayers go out to Marlene and to your family. I have been friends with some of the Barr family for decades and it grieves my heart to watch their pain over the passing on of their Brother and Uncle John. My only solace is the testimony and legacy John and Marlene have built in their lives serving God. May it serve us all as a beacon unto our own paths.

James 1:12 wrote__ Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the*** Crown of life****, which God has Promised to those who love him.(ESV)
My prayer is that we all take Peace Comfort and Joy in the Life of John.

May God bless you all in your time of loss!

I remember visiting Uncle John in Morden when I was a kid, always joking around and making us feel at home. He was a wonderful and welcoming person who will be greatly missed.