Thomas William Barr (age 30) of Belmont, North Carolina Passed away on September 2, 2019 due to complications of infection. He grew up in Damascus, Maryland with his Mother Lisa, his Late Father Donny, and his two brothers Larry and David. He rode horses and went boating, fishing and crabbing with his family. Tommy was an incredibly loving man who cherished his family and was always filled with laughter, love and amazingly bright smiles. He loved cooking and was happy when he could cook for his family and see them enjoy his food. He lived life to the fullest whether he was out turkey or duck hunting or had a fishing pole in his hand deep sea fishing, or off a pier or on a pond. It didn’t matter if he caught anything or not it was fun to him. He attended La Cordon Bleu in Florida and excelled in his classes, it wasn’t long before he worked his way up the ranks and became an incredibly talented Executive Chef, who won many food competitions. He expected a lot out of his crew as he himself was hard working dedicated chef, but he always was understanding and would be there for his team when they needed a shoulder to lean on or words of encouragement. He loved his girlfriend Savannah with every fiber of his being and cherished her daughter Kinley and was a true father figure. His bond with them is unbreakable even though he has left this world to move on to the next. He will be greatly missed by so many, he touched so many lives with joy, love and happiness, gone too soon from this earth. He is up in heaven now, truly at peace and surrounded by his loved ones that have gone before him.
He was a beloved son to his mother Lisa LaFollette and step-father Jeffrey (Morgan) LaFollette of Gastonia, North Carolina. He was an amazing brother to both Donald Laurence Barr of Polkville, North Carolina and David Kirk Barr of Gastonia, North Carolina. He was an incredible boyfriend to his beloved Savannah Craig and wonderful father figure to her daughter Kinley Craig of Belmont, North Carolina. He also left behind his Uncle Scott Schiller and Aunt Cynthia Schiller of Ranson, West Virginia, Cousin Jaimie Hula and Steve Hula of Ranson, West Virginia, Cousin Brian Schiller and Heather Schiller of Westminster, Maryland, Uncle Don West and Aunt Jodi West of Fairview, Pennsylvania, Cousin Jordon West and Missie West of Fairview, Pennsylvania. His Grandmother Elizabeth Barr of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Aunt Patricia Hickey of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Cousin David Hickey of Arizona, Uncle Jack Barr of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Aunt Joanie Barr and Cousin Catherine Barr of Mechanicsville, Maryland, Uncle Robert Barr and Aunt Janice Barr of Waldorf, Maryland, Cousin Robert Barr of Kirkland, Washington, Cousin Karen Kleyle of La Plata, Maryland.
A Life Well Celebrated Ceremony will be held at 5:00 PM, Friday ~ September 6, 2019 in the Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home with Deacon Tim Mueller of St. Michael's Catholic Church officiating the ceremony.
The family will receive guests from 3:30 PM ~ 5:00 PM prior to the service.
Expressions of love and fond memories may be made on Thomas's guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to be serving the family of Thomas William Barr.
