Bobby Barr

Bobby Joe Barr, age 83, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Chauvin Funeral Home from 11:00am until service time. A Liturgy of the Word, officiated by Deacon Brent Bourgeois, will begin at 1:00pm. Burial will follow at St. Francis No. 2 Cemetery.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda H. Barr; three children, Carrie A. Collins, Terry J. Collins, Shanna D. Hawkins and husband Robbie; six grandchildren, Thomas Chauvin, Robert Chauvin, Kaitlyn Chauvin, Raphael Bourgeois, Christopher Collins, Brandi Collins; four great grandchildren, Kaylie Chauvin, Trinity Edwards, Everett Bourgeois, Hannah Bourgeois; and extended family, Jacolby Harris, Jayveon Harris, and Jaydon Harris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Edwin Barr and Jessie Pearl Norris Barr; brother, Dennis Gene Barr; and great grandchildren, Caden James Chauvin and Scarlett Grace Wert.

Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend that will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who were blessed to know and love him. He enjoyed a long career as a chief engineer on motor vessels. He also enjoyed fishing as well as coin collecting. However, most of all, he treasured his family and the get togethers they shared.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bobby Joe Barr.