Mr. Michael Anthony Barr, a devoted son, father, grandfather ("PaPa"), and brother departed this life on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Winston Salem, NC. He was cherished and loved by his entire family. His humble spirit, precious smile, cooking skills, and ability to make you laugh were attributes that made him the man that he was. Michael was born April 27, 1962 to Eva Barr Chandler and Gerome Chandler in Newark, NJ. He was relocated to Winston Salem with his mom where he spent his entire life. He was educated in the WSFC school system and spent his summers with his grandmother whom he adored. When he became old enough, he worked on the farm with his two uncles to earn money for his school clothes. Michael was a dedicated employee of Krispy Kreme for 21 years. He was kind-hearted and took great pride in being a great father and PaPa.

Michael was preceded in passing by his father, Gerome Chandler; grandparents, Rev. Lamar Barr, Sr. and Eliza Ann Barr,  Roy and Ruby Mae Chandler; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Eva Barr-Chandler of Hemingway, SC; two daughters, Michelle and Sherie Barr; six grandchildren, ZyQuan and Zavion Johnson, Journey, Joshua, Jauhri and Jha'sye Barber, all of the city; his siblings, Kevin Barr of Johnsonville, SC, Pamela Barr of the city, Jeronda M. and Gregory Chandler of Johnsonville, SC and Tiffany Chandler of Rochester, NY; the mother of his children, Lynn Bryant of the city; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday June 12, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12pm-1pm at the church Saturday. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Walkertown, NC. A  public viewing will be held Friday June 11, 2021 from 12pm-6pm at Hooper Funeral Home.